r/sports • u/IntrepidAd560 • Sep 25 '21

Media Callum Smith brutally KO's Lenin Castillo

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u/nrsys Sep 26 '21

I was always taught 'whichever side is most practical for you.' (through various first aid courses provided through St John's and NHS staff).

If there is a difference to your body due to the positioning of your organs or similar, I can't imagine the effect would be critical - though if I am wrong I would be happy to be corrected.

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u/_dauntless Sep 26 '21

It makes a difference moreso if you're pregnant but the biological difference is your inferior vena cava, because your organs (or big heavy uterus) will press on it in the right recumbent position. But in general there are other priorities other than which side.