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What is the recommended airway management technique?
The proper airway management technique is to first, sweep the mouth and check the airway for obstructions. Then position the person's head so that the airway is as open as possible to facilitate breathing.
What technique is used to open airway of unresponsive victim?
To open the airway use the head tilt chin lift method.
How do you open the airway on an adult prior to performing rescue breathing?
Use the head tilt chin lift procedure to open the airway. See slide 13 of the related link for a picture.
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 or spinal injury?
Rest your elbows on the same surface in which the victim is lying.The naso-pharyngeal airway device is another way to insure the airway is open.
What is airway patency?
Patent means open. So, if an airway is patent, it is open.
Best way to open airway of victim without cervical injury?
Use the head tilt chin lift technique; see the related link.
Youve 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 a suspected head neck spinal?
For suspected neck or back injury use the jaw thrust method to open the airway; you are correct.
After you open the airway and pinch the nose of an unresponsive adult or child what do you do?
When you open the airway, don't pinch the nose. Check for breathing and signs of life. If no breathing or signs of life, then pinch the nose and give 2 breaths. Only pinch the nose while giving breaths.
What are the steps for airway in the ABC acronym?
Airway; open the airway is tip the head and check for breathing.
What way is best way to open the airway?
The jaw thrust maneuver is an alternative method to open the airway.
Why would you insert an oral airway?
If a person becomes unconscious, an airway may be used to insure that the airway stays open.
Why is it a good reason to open a person's airway if they are unconscious and has no control of their muscles?
If a person is unconcious, they most likely will not be in a position to keep their airway open, therefore, they will not be able to breathe and they will die. You must keep their airway open so they can breathe.
