While you are transporting a 44-year-old female with abdominal pain in a low Fowler's position, she starts to vomit. Your immediate action would be to:

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Placing the patient in a left lateral recumbent position allows any vomit to exit the mouth and prevents aspiration of vomit into the lungs. This position also helps to protect the airway and prevent further vomiting.

While You Are Transporting a 44-Year-Old Female with Abdominal Pain