12 Questions
What is the purpose of the manual airway opening?
To ensure an open pathway between a patient’s lungs and the outside world
Which maneuver is used in case of cervical spine injury?
Jaw Thrust Maneuver
What should be done if the lips are closed during manual airway opening?
Push the lower lip with the thumb to open it
Where should one hand be placed during the Head Tilt-Chin Lift Maneuver?
Over the patient’s forehead
What is the main purpose of manual airway opening?
To maintain a patent upper airway
Which maneuver is used to lift the tongue from the back of the throat in an unconscious patient?
Head Tilt-Chin Lift Maneuver
What should be done if the patient has a cervical spine injury and needs an open airway?
Use Jaw Thrust Maneuver
What is the role of placing one hand over the patient's forehead during manual airway opening?
To tilt the head back
What action should be taken if the patient's lips are closed during manual airway opening?
Push the lower lip with the thumb to open it
What is the purpose of lifting the jaw with both hands and displacing it forward during manual airway opening?
To lift the tongue from the back of the throat
Why is manual airway opening necessary in unconscious patients?
To maintain a patent upper airway
What is the significance of placing one hand on each side of the patient’s head during manual airway opening?
Perform Jaw Thrust Maneuver
Learn about the procedures for manual airway opening and the purposes of maintaining a patent upper airway. This includes understanding the head tilt-chin lift maneuver and jaw thrust maneuver.
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