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Recovery Position in Confined Space

Boat-specific constraints when placing and monitoring an unconscious breathing casualty.

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What to know for Recovery Position in Confined Space

Understand why boat layout changes casualty handling and why airway monitoring remains central.

Boat-specific constraints when placing and monitoring an unconscious breathing casualty. This module is mapped to the published course boundary for First Aid at Sea Revision and written as an independent revision aid, not official training material.

Key Points

  • Cabins and cockpits restrict normal manoeuvres
  • Airway protection and monitoring are priorities
  • Crew should avoid unnecessary movement of casualty
  • Training should cover confined-space variations

Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 by Compass Revision curriculum review

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