This article, the last in a four-part series on adult basic life support, describes the procedure for placing a patient in a recovery position. Citation: Hammett E (2022) Out-of-hospital resuscitation ...

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The recovery position is used to keep the airway open and prevent choking in a semiconscious or unconscious person. It involves turning the person on their side to allow fluid drainage from the mouth.