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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 437 / 626

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Al herido en accidente de circulación se le coloca en la posición de defensa para ...

A person injured in a road accident is put in the recovery position to...

  • AEvitar posibles asfixias.prevent possible choking.
  • BPoder realizarle la respiración artificial.be able to give them artificial respiration.
  • CLa comodidad del herido, únicamente.make the injured person comfortable, and nothing else.
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Correct answer

  • AEvitar posibles asfixias.prevent possible choking.
Explanation

The recovery position (on the side, with the head tilted slightly back) is used for unconscious injured people who are breathing. It keeps the airway clear and lets vomit or blood come out, which prevents choking.

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