Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 59 / 626
¿Con qué fin pondremos a los heridos en posición de defensa?
Why do we put injured people in the recovery position?
- APara que estén más relajados.So that they are more relaxed.
- BPara hacerles la reanimación boca a boca.To give them mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
- CPara evitar que se asfixien.To stop them from choking.
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Correct answer
- CPara evitar que se asfixien.To stop them from choking.
Explanation
The recovery position keeps the airway open and reduces the risk of choking if the person vomits. That is why it is the best position if the injured person is unconscious.
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