How should you position an unresponsive patient with low blood glucose?

Positioning an unresponsive patient with low blood glucose in the recovery position is appropriate because it allows for the maintenance of an open airway while minimizing the risk of aspiration. This position ensures that if the patient vomits, they are less likely to inhale fluids, which can lead to complications like aspiration pneumonia.

The recovery position also provides effective ventilation and circulation while enabling easier access for emergency personnel to administer care. It is particularly crucial for unresponsive patients, as their ability to protect their airway is diminished. Thus, this method is a standard practice in prehospital emergency care for patients who are unresponsive but still breathing.

Other positions, such as sitting upright or lying flat on the stomach, do not provide the same level of safety and airway protection for an unresponsive individual.