What is the recommended way to manage an unresponsive victim's airway?

The recommended way to manage an unresponsive victim's airway is to check and clear it if necessary. This is crucial because an unresponsive person may not be able to protect their own airway, which can lead to choking or asphyxiation if their airway becomes obstructed. Checking the airway allows you to determine if there are any blockages, such as vomit, blood, or foreign objects, that need to be removed to ensure that air can flow freely to the lungs.

Clearing the airway is a fundamental step in providing appropriate care, especially in emergency situations where every second counts. Following this, placing the victim in the recovery position may be appropriate to help maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration if they vomit, but the initial step of checking and clearing the airway is essential before any positional adjustments are made.

Administering oxygen immediately or leaving the airway as is until help arrives are not safe practices, as they do not address the immediate risk of airway obstruction that the unresponsive victim faces. Promptly ensuring that the airway is clear is the first and most critical action in managing such situations effectively.