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Should you use the head tilt chin lift if you suspect a spinal injury?
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∙ 13y ago
No you should not; use the jaw thrust method to open the airway.
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How do you open airway?
One way is to use the head tilt chin lift maneuver but if the person has a risk of a spinal injury then you should use the jaw thrust maneuver.
An Airman in your unit is not breathing and appears to be unconscious You suspect there may be a neck injury?
head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver
What is the best method of opening the airway an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury?
Use the head tilt chin lift
What is the best method of opening the airways of an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury?
Use the head tilt chin lift
The preferred method to open the airway with a neck injury is the?
Head tilt Chin Lift Maneuver Unless you suspect a Head Neck Injury then do Jaw Thrust Maneuver.
You ve decided to perform the jaw thrust technique on the victim of a roadside bombing because you want to maintain an open airway?
this should only be used if spinal injury is suspected, if not heat tilt chin lift or recovery position should be used
You've decided to perform the jaw-thrust technique on the victim of a roadside bombing, because you want to maintain an open airway, while minimizing movement for suspected head/neck/spinal injury Yo?
when you suspect that there maybe a possible head/neck injury, just to the jaw thrust, not the head-tilt-chin-lift thing. if ever there's a neck injury, it's better prioritize your patient's airway first rather than the neck injury.
What is the best method of open the airway of an unresponsive victim when you can not suspect cervical spine injury?
Use the head tilt chin lift
How should a victims airway be opened in a respiratory emergency?
Head tilt chin lift or Jaw Thrust - just like they taught you in first aid class. If you haven't taken a class, do so. If the above manuvers fail to clear the airway, advanced measures need to be taken by EMT's or Paramedics.
What is on the first steps used to check the airway of a casualty?
Open the airway with a head-tilt-chin-lift or a jaw thrust if there is a suspected spinal injury. Then look, listen, and feel for breathing/respirations.
How can you check to see if the victim is receiving your two rescue breaths?
As you administer each rescue breath look at their chest as you breathe in. You should see the chest rise if properly done. Remember to do a head-tilt-chin-lift if you do not suspect a head, neck or spinal injury and firmly pinch the nose closed. Breathe in only enough air to make the chest start to rise. If you breathe in too much it can cause air to go into the stomach resulting in vomiting.
Do you keep the head elevated if there is no spinal cord injury?
YES! If the person is unconscious then elevate the head, supporting the neck with 2 fingers under the chin and tilt back. Give 3 rescue breaths and watch for any signs of life!!
