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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 433 / 626

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¿Por qué se debe colocar a un herido de accidente en posición lateral de seguridad?

Why should a person injured in an accident be placed in the recovery position?

  • APara que recobre el conocimiento.So that they regain consciousness.
  • BPara evitar que se mueva.To stop them moving.
  • CPara evitar que se asfixie.To stop them choking.
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Correct answer

  • CPara evitar que se asfixie.To stop them choking.
Explanation

As a general rule, do not move an injured person unless it is strictly necessary. However, if an unconscious injured person is breathing, move them into the recovery position: when they start to vomit or bleed from the mouth or nose, to stop them choking; or when you have to leave them alone to look after other injured people or get help.

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