In first aid, what is the recommended position for a conscious person with head or neck injuries if the situation is not dangerous?

• A. Move them to lie flat on their back.
• B. Do not move unless there is danger; keep them still and call for medical help.
• C. Sit them up to improve breathing.
• D. Remove any helmet immediately.

Answer: (B)

When a head or neck injury is suspected, the priority is to keep the spine as still as possible to avoid worsening any spinal injury. If the surrounding environment isn’t dangerous, the best approach is to stay with the person in their current position and call for medical help right away. Keeping them still helps maintain proper alignment of the head, neck, and spine, giving responders the best chance to treat safely. While you wait, check that the airway is clear and monitor breathing, but avoid moving the head or neck. The other options involve moving the head or neck or altering the position, which can worsen injury unless you’re trained to do so or there’s an immediate danger. So the recommended action is to keep them still and seek professional medical assistance.