If a traffic accident victim has lost consciousness but is still breathing, how should they be positioned?

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The correct answer is lying on their side in the defense position (technically known as the Recovery Position).  Detailed explanation: When a victim is unconscious, their muscles relax completely. If left lying face up, the tongue can fall backward due to gravity and block the throat (airway obstruction), or they could suffocate if vomiting occurs. By placing them in the defense (lateral) position: It prevents the tongue from blocking the airway. It facilitates the drainage of fluids (blood or vomit) out of the mouth, preventing choking or aspiration. Lying face down is incorrect because it compresses the chest, making breathing difficult, and prevents monitoring of the victim's face.

If a traffic accident victim has lost consciousness but is still breathing, how should they be positioned?

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