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Thetripod position— sitting upright, leaning forward, supporting the upper body with arms on knees — is a classic sign ofrespiratory distress. This position:

Maximizes diaphragmatic movement

Engages accessory muscles of respiration

Improves air exchange in patients with obstructive airway diseases (e.g., COPD, asthma)

It is rarely used by patients with abdominal pain or seizures and is not associated with cardiac arrest (where unconsciousness is expected).