Penetrating chest wounds?

is there a medical reason why we usually tilt a casualty suffering from penetrating chest wounds to the injured side? (some say it prevents blood from injured lung from flowing to uninjured lung, but a doctor said the possibility is very low. others say its for comfort.)

how does it prevent the good lung from getting damaged?
also, i meant tilt as in perhaps in a half sitting position. is that still called a recovery position? 'cos i only know of ONE recovery position, where the casualty lies in a pretty awkward position leaning to a side, opposite side leg forming an L shape..

This is to prevent the good lung from getting damaged and it depends on the patients comfort also .

It's referred to as the recovery position and it acts as a splint and helps ease pain. It can however; cause shortness of breath so it's more for patient comfort than any real medical reason.

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