How often should you turn a non-traumatic victim to the other side after laying him in the recovery position?

Explanation

Correct answer: Every 30 minutes.

After placing the casualty in the recovery position, as shown in the picture, their position should be regularly changed by turning them onto their other side. This should be done every 30 minutes to prevent pressure sores and restricted blood flow caused by prolonged pressure on the blood vessels in the limb on which the casualty is lying.

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