Definitions for recovery position
re·cov·e·ry po·si·tion

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1. recovery positionnoun

   The position, which helpers will typically put an unconscious person into, of lying on the floor three-quarters prone, on one's side; this position maximises the likelihood of the person's airway remaining open.

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1. Recovery position

   In first aid, the recovery position (also called semi-prone) is one of a series of variations on a lateral recumbent or three-quarters prone position of the body, often used for unconscious but breathing casualties. An unconscious person, a person who is assessed on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) at eight or below, in a supine position (on the back) may not be able to maintain an open airway as a conscious person would. This can lead to an obstruction of the airway, restricting the flow of air and preventing gaseous exchange, which then causes hypoxia, which is life-threatening. Thousands of fatalities occur every year in casualties where the cause of unconsciousness was not fatal, but where airway obstruction caused the patient to suffocate. This is especially true for unconscious pregnant women; once turned on to their left side, pressure is relieved on the inferior vena cava, and venous return is not restricted. The cause of unconsciousness can be any reason from trauma to intoxication from alcohol. It is not necessarily used by health care professionals, as they may have access to more advanced airway management techniques, such as tracheal intubation.

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1. Recovery position

   The recovery position refers to one of a series of variations on a lateral recumbent or three-quarters prone position of the body, in to which an unconscious but breathing casualty can be placed as part of first aid treatment. An unconscious person in a supine position may not be able to maintain an open airway as a conscious person would. This can lead to an obstruction of the airway, restricting the flow of air and preventing gaseous exchange, which then causes hypoxia, which is life threatening. Thousands of fatalities occur every year in casualties where the cause of unconsciousness was not fatal, but where airway obstruction caused the patient to suffocate. The cause of unconsciousness can be any reason from trauma to intoxication from alcohol. It is not necessarily used by health care professionals, as they may have access to more advanced airway management techniques, such as intubation.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of recovery position in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of recovery position in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Recovery_Position
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recovery_Position
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=recovery position