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Understanding in what position should you place a person who is unconscious when performing oral hygiene, prone, supine, side-lying, Trendelenburg? The Definitive Guide to Safe Patient Care

According to the American Dental Association, unconscious patients are at a higher risk of developing aspiration pneumonia due to poor oral hygiene. Knowing in what position should you place a person who is unconscious when performing oral hygiene is the most crucial step for caregiver and patient safety, directly mitigating the risk of fluid entering the lungs.

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