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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCDa-AhrjHo|340x240|right|The above video by the British Red Cross provides instructions on how to put someone into the recovery position.|frame}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCDa-AhrjHo|340x240|right|The above video by the British Red Cross provides instructions on how to put someone into the recovery position.|frame}} | ||
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The '''recovery position''' refers to a position of the body in which an unconscious but breathing person can be placed into as part of first aid treatment in order to prevent death by the suffocation of vomit after a [[Dosage#Overdose|drug overdose]]. All forms of the recovery position share basic principles. The mouth is downward so that fluid can drain from the person's airway; the chin is well up to keep the epiglottis opened. Arms and legs are locked to stabilize the position of the person. | The '''recovery position''' refers to a position of the body in which an unconscious but breathing person can be placed into as part of first aid treatment in order to prevent death by the suffocation of vomit after a [[Dosage#Overdose|drug overdose]]. All forms of the recovery position share basic principles. The mouth is downward so that fluid can drain from the person's airway; the chin is well up to keep the epiglottis opened. Arms and legs are locked to stabilize the position of the person. | ||