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The Left Side

ok guys...I am in my First Responder class and we all have a question...why are patients laid on their left side?

Seems no one has the answer. Our instructer hasn't a clue. When an EMT was asked his answer..."Because they told us to."

I have been trying to find the answer with no luck...anyone know??

PS...I get extra credit if I can get the answer and written proof!!

Thanks!

Misty

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Comment by Misty Cummings on October 23, 2009 at 12:04am: I understand the recovery position, and the effort to prevent them from choking on fluids. But why the left side? Is there a medical reason why you can't roll them to the right side?