recovery position
noun/rɪˈkʌvəri pəzɪʃn/
/rɪˈkʌvəri pəzɪʃn/
[singular]- a position lying on the side, with the arms and legs carefully placed, that helps a person who is not conscious to breathe
- Check the airway before putting someone in the recovery position.
- Continue resuscitation until the person starts breathing and then place them in the recovery position.
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