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Posted: 11/22/2017 10:02:34 AM EDT

what position do they need to be in?

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:03:13 AM EDT

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Hospital bed

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:03:34 AM EDT

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Doggy style?

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:03:58 AM EDT

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Left lateral recumbent, basically laying on left side, right leg a little forward of left leg, right arm to the front and mouth tilted slightly downward

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:04:08 AM EDT

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On their side

ETA - what he said ^^^

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:04:19 AM EDT

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Or something like this

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Posted: 11/22/2017 10:04:36 AM EDT

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Correct... if you’re Bill Cosby.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:04:39 AM EDT

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Gots to keep the freak going........

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:04:41 AM EDT

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Fpni, but I'd say probably propped up in their side temporarily so they don't choke on vomit as long as there is no other injuries.

Disclaimer: not a medical professional.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:05:03 AM EDT

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Missionary?

Seriously though turn them on their side so they don't aspirate on their vomit...

And maybe get them some medical help?

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:05:21 AM EDT

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This, although it really doesn't matter much whether left or right lateral recumbent.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:05:35 AM EDT

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http://www.nsc.org/learn/Safety-Training/Pages/Recovery-Position.aspx

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:05:53 AM EDT

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Hospital bed

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Posted: 11/22/2017 10:06:25 AM EDT

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President, if you believe Hillary Clinton.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:06:42 AM EDT

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How about... call 911

Then worry about positioning

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:06:54 AM EDT

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Correct... if you’re Bill Cosby.

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He was a doctor....

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:06:55 AM EDT

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This, although it really doesn't matter much whether left or right lateral recumbent.

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I doubt it, thats just the way it's taught and always stuck with me. Plus it aims the vomit away from the captains seat in the ambulance

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:07:17 AM EDT

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Or something like this

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This. Recovery position.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:07:26 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/22/2017 10:07:59 AM EDT

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How about... call 911

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Damn near did. I realized though at the moment it was happening that I didn't know how to position her (my wife)

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:09:39 AM EDT

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Yep. Also called "the recovery position."

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:11:38 AM EDT

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Safe thread.

So is your wife OK?

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:15:40 AM EDT

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I doubt it, thats just the way it's taught and always stuck with me. Plus it aims the vomit away from the captains seat in the ambulance

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This, although it really doesn't matter much whether left or right lateral recumbent.

I doubt it, thats just the way it's taught and always stuck with me. Plus it aims the vomit away from the captains seat in the ambulance

I learned left side as well, keeps the esophagus above the stomach to help prevent aspiration. People throwing up may not make any difference though.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:16:08 AM EDT

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In a position to inherit the estate of the person who is in such
a dire physical condition and or situation. So you’re next step
call 911. Then an estate attorney. Hope this is a hypothetical
example or situation?

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:27:19 AM EDT

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Shes resting now. Heard a loud thump at 5 this morning and she called out for help. Found her on the floor. She was trying to go get a trash bag to barf in. She said she needed to sit on the toilet to go. I picked her up and on the way to the bathroom she passed out again and then started throwing up. That is when I didn't know what to do. Finally got her to the bathroom and she sat in there for an hour. Shes in bed now resting.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:28:39 AM EDT

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Which ever one the hospital staff puts them in.

A.W.D.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:33:08 AM EDT

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This, although it really doesn't matter much whether left or right lateral recumbent.

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Left lateral recumbent, basically laying on left side, right leg a little forward of left leg, right arm to the front and mouth tilted slightly downward

This, although it really doesn't matter much whether left or right lateral recumbent.

Actually the left side presents less risk of aspiration due to the anatomical difference between the left and right bronchi.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:35:01 AM EDT

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Why aren't you on your way to the hospital now?

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:37:01 AM EDT

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If she hit her head you need to go to the hospital and not let her sleep.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:42:38 AM EDT

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She said she hit her head after the first fall. I've talked to her and she said she doesn't have a headache or feel any bumps (knots) on her head and her head doesn't hurt in any way. Right now its just nausea and potty.

Why am I not taking her to the hospital (nother poster asked), because I don't think we are in an emergency situation. Shes awake, talking, resting. Just doesn't feel good. Food poisoning or stomach virus maybe?

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:43:18 AM EDT

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Stomach bug?
Overindulgence in adult beverage? (answered above)

Either way he's gonna get dehydrated quickly. Stay on top of it. A shot of antiemetic and some electrolytes might be in order.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:45:02 AM EDT

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How about... call 911

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Posted: 11/22/2017 10:45:49 AM EDT

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She said she hit her head after the first fall. I've talked to her and she said she doesn't have a headache or feel any bumps (knots) on her head and her head doesn't hurt in any way. Right now its just nausea and potty.

Why am I not taking her to the hospital (nother poster asked), because I don't think we are in an emergency situation. Shes awake, talking, resting. Just doesn't feel good. Food poisoning or stomach virus maybe?

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She passed out 2x was puking and you think it was food poisoning?! OP, take your wife to the ER.

I am not a doctor.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:46:38 AM EDT

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Just set me back up to the bar, I am a Chief Petty Officer so this is normal.

OP, hope your wife feels better.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:48:08 AM EDT

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She said she hit her head after the first fall. I've talked to her and she said she doesn't have a headache or feel any bumps (knots) on her head and her head doesn't hurt in any way. Right now its just nausea and potty.

Why am I not taking her to the hospital (nother poster asked), because I don't think we are in an emergency situation. Shes awake, talking, resting. Just doesn't feel good. Food poisoning or stomach virus maybe?

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Mid to late stage pregnant? Because that affects the "does not matter left or right" consideration.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:50:08 AM EDT

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Take her to the hospital, you'll thank everyone later.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:51:31 AM EDT

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If people are going in and out of consciousness that's a serious enough stomach bug to warrant a ER visit IMHO. That's ignoring the head bump that was mentioned

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:52:50 AM EDT

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Sounds like food poisoning and accompanying dehydration.

If she can't start taking fluids orally, she need to get to the hospital for an IV.

Dehydration is nothing to mess with. Salmonella is nothing to mess with.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:53:36 AM EDT

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google recovery position

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:56:14 AM EDT

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Hospital visit is warranted

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:57:03 AM EDT

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This ^^^

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:57:17 AM EDT

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Yes. This is correct.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:58:15 AM EDT

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wherever the hospital nurse puts them

likely on their side

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:58:38 AM EDT

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I just talked to her and she said she 100% doesn't need to go to the hospital and feels slightly better. I'll make sure she keeps drinking water. She hasn't thrown up for 3 hours now, but has frequented the potty.

Posted: 11/22/2017 10:58:38 AM EDT

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Left lateral

Posted: 11/22/2017 11:00:25 AM EDT

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I just talked to her and she said she 100% doesn't need to go to the hospital and feels slightly better. I'll make sure she keeps drinking water. She hasn't thrown up for 3 hours now, but has frequented the potty.

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Few years back my mom got salmonella. She kept insisting she not go.

Day 2 we forced her to go. She was in hospital for a week. They said if we had waited a bit longer she may not have made it.

I don't eat chicken much anymore either

Posted: 11/22/2017 11:01:51 AM EDT

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Why am I not taking her to the hospital (nother poster asked), because I don't think we are in an emergency situation.

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In before the "My wife died because I am a moron" thread

Posted: 11/22/2017 11:01:52 AM EDT

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Reflex Syncope? - possibly vasovagal?

Worth getting checked out to make sure it is nothing more serious underlying if you are not aware of any underling illness.

Hope she's OK.

Can feel groggy for a few hours afterwards.

Posted: 11/22/2017 11:02:02 AM EDT

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Yikes. Hope she gets through it quick OP. Sounds nasty.

Posted: 11/22/2017 11:15:35 AM EDT

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Dude. My wife or anyone around me starts puking and losing consciousness, their ass might as well get ready. We are headed to the ER. Not negotiable.

Posted: 11/22/2017 11:18:05 AM EDT

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I just talked to her and she said she 100% doesn't need to go to the hospital and feels slightly better. I'll make sure she keeps drinking water. She hasn't thrown up for 3 hours now, but has frequented the potty.

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Do you plan on seeing a doctor at all?

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