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Turn for the better: corona tummy tactic may be big life saver

01 June 2020 - 07:00 By Jeff Wicks
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The rudimentary medical technique of treating the sick lying face down may save lives in the Covid-19 crisis.
The rudimentary medical technique of treating the sick lying face down may save lives in the Covid-19 crisis.
Image: 123RF/Andrey Malov

As SA prepares for a Covid-19 surge, a simple medical technique may save lives.

It's called proning, and it's been around for decades.

 

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