In Hungarian road traffic rules, what is the recovery position (stabil oldalfekvés) used for?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. To maintain an open airway and prevent suffocation in an unconscious breathing victim

  1. Step 1: The recovery position keeps the airway clear by preventing the tongue from blocking the throat and allowing fluids/vomit to drain out. Answer: To maintain an open airway and prevent suffocation in an unconscious breathing victim. Why not the others: It is used exclusively for casualties who are unconscious but breathing normally.

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