CHECKING THE VICTIM’S PAIN AREA Location of the injury or pain If the injury is located from the ribs up, including the heart and abnormal breathing, the victim should be put in a sitting position. For injuries of the ribs, abdomen, spine, lower back, and pelvis, the victim should lie down on the back, and bend their knees or lift their legs.” Other injuries or problems (if applicable) Observe to check for other injuries and choose according to the following order of priority: 1. BLEEDING 2. BURNS 3. FRACTURES