FOUNDATIONAL TERM
Recovery position
恢复体位
A side-lying airway-protecting position for an unresponsive person breathing normally.
Study this concept in context
85 · Recognising emergencies and calling for help
Emergency recognition identifies danger requiring action before a complete diagnosis is available. Observation, an early call, and clear roles let professional and immediate help begin together.
Sources
- RCUK 2025 Adult Basic Life Support
- AHA 2025 Adult Basic Life Support
- NHS: Stroke symptoms
- NHS: Heart attack
- St John Ambulance: Recovery position
- NHS: Anaphylaxis
Definitions come from the published lessons. Read the linked lesson for mechanisms, conditions and examples.