When you find an unresponsive person breathing normally, what should you do immediately?

When you find an unresponsive person who is breathing normally, placing the person in the side-lying recovery position is the immediate and appropriate action. This position is crucial because it helps to keep the airway open and allows any fluids to drain from the mouth, reducing the risk of aspiration (inhaling foreign substances into the lungs) if the person were to vomit. It also provides a stable position that protects the individual’s airway.

While other actions, such as calling for emergency services or checking for a pulse, are important steps in handling an unresponsive person, they should follow the establishment of the recovery position when the person is breathing normally. Administering CPR is not necessary in this situation as the individual is breathing, which indicates some level of functioning. Therefore, moving them into the side-lying recovery position is the best immediate response to ensure their safety until professional help arrives.