A local baseball league player has been struck in the side of the head with a baseball. She is lying on her back, unresponsive, with blood coming from her ear. She is breathing. What should you do?

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In this scenario, the priority is to ensure professional medical help is on the way by calling 911, and then to prevent further injury by stabilizing the head and maintaining an open airway using a jaw thrust, especially since she is unresponsive but breathing. Plugging the ear or rolling her into the recovery position could potentially worsen her condition, especially if there is a skull fracture or spinal injury. CPR is not indicated as she is breathing.

A Local Baseball League Player Has Been Struck in the Side