The stable lateral position, also called the drainage position, is adopted in cases where the victim is unconscious, breathing, pulse, and there is no severe bleeding. For these victims, a stable lateral position is used to maintain a patent airway, allowing fluid to drain from the mouth in the event of bleeding or vomiting. This position also allows for a clear airway without requiring you to constantly keep your chin in position. To move the victim from a supine position to a stable position, do the following:
1. Move the victim’s hand, which is closer to you, to the head in an extended position.
2. Bend the victim’s leg farthest from you at the knee joint.
3. While supporting the victim’s head and neck with one hand, grab the raised knee with the other hand and pull it towards you.
4. Place the victim on his side with his knee extended forward so that his thigh is at a right angle to avoid turning the victim onto his face.
5. The victim’s other arm is placed in a comfortable position in front of the body. With the victim's head on his arm, bend your head forward and open your mouth to allow fluid to escape.

The stable lateral position, also called the drainage position, is adopted in cases where the victim is unconscious, breathing, pulse, and there is no severe bleeding. For these victims, a stable lateral position is used to maintain a patent airway, allowing fluid to drain from the mouth in the event of bleeding or vomiting. This position also allows for a clear airway without requiring you to constantly keep your chin in position. To move the victim from a supine position to a stable position, do the following:
1. The victim’s hand, which is closest to you
strap to the head in an extended polo
women (Fig. 4-7).
2. Bend the victim’s leg farthest from you.
in the knee joint.
3. Supporting your head with one hand and
the victim's neck, grab the second one
hand behind his raised knee and pull him up
to yourself.
4. Place the victim on the exposed side
them forward knee so that his hip knows
walked at right angles to avoid
turning the victim over onto his face.
5. The victim’s other hand is positioned
in a comfortable position in front of the body.
6. With the victim's head on his arm, bend your head forward and open your mouth to allow fluid to escape.