The head-tilt technique should not be used when it is suspected the patient may have a cervical spine or neck injury.
Head-Tilt/Chin-Lifthead-tilt/chin-lift technique
The head-tilt/chin-lift technique is the recommended technique in this situation because there are no injuries and it's simple, safe, and effective. The head-tilt/chin-lift technique is the recommended technique in this situation because there are no injuries and it's simple, safe, and effective.
The fifth step in performing the head-tilt/chin-lift technique is to; keep the victim's mouth open.
Tilting the head back using the head tilt chin lift method will open the airway.
To open the airway use the head tilt chin lift method.
head-tilt/chin-lift technique
head-tilt/chin-lift technique
Head-Tilt/Chin-Lift
Tilt the head when giving the breaths.
Use the head tilt chin lift technique; see the related link.
Gently tilt the casualty's head by applying downward pressure on the forehead while gently lifting the chin upward.
gently tilt the casualty's head by applying downward pressure on the forehead while gently lifting the chin upward. This maneuver straightens the windpipe to allow air movement in and out of the lungs.