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Assessment Terms

Unresponsive

Unresponsive means a person does not react and needs urgent first aid assessment. Learn what to check first, when to use recovery position, and when CPR is needed.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 26, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Recovery Position

Recovery position means placing an unresponsive person who is breathing normally onto their side to help protect the airway. Learn when to use it and when CPR is needed instead.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 9, 2026