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When using this technique, the rescuer should use one hand to push down on the victim's forehead and with the other hand, lift the victim's chin.
Important: this technique is not to be used in case of trauma as it may further injure the spine.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAssess ABC and ensure the person is unable to maintain their own airway.
Ensure there is no history of neck pain/neck trauma (e.g. falling from a height off a ladder head first). If there is suspicion of neck trauma, conduct a jaw thrust.
Lie the patient on their back.
Place two fingers below the chin, find the recess. Lift up gently, keeping gentle pressure on the forehead to stabilise the head.
The airway is now opened and you must continue to hold in this position until more advanced airway adjuncts can be used, by yourself if you are trained and comfortable or by an advanced care practitioner (e.g. oropharyngeal/nasopharngeal airways, Laryngeal Mask Airways, Intubation)
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∙ 14y agoAssess ABC and ensure the person is unable to maintain their own airway.
ABCD Airway Breathing Circulation Difibrillation
Ensure there is no history of neck pain/neck trauma (e.g. falling from a height off a ladder head first). If there is suspicion of neck trauma, conduct a jaw thrust.
Lie the patient on their back.
Place two fingers below the chin, find the recess. Lift up gently, keeping gentle pressure on the forehead to stabilise the head.
The airway is now opened and you must continue to hold in this position until more advanced airway adjuncts can be used, by yourself if you are trained and comfortable, Place your ear bear tge victim's mouth and nose while observing the victim's chest.
* Look for the chest to rise and fall
* Listen for the air escaping during exhalaltion
* Feel for the flow of air against your cheek
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∙ 13y agoSee the related link for the steps and a picture of the head tilt chin lift method to open the airway.
while using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique, 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
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∙ 14y agoPer the related link, perform the head tilt chin lift maneuver as follows:
"HEAD TILT-CHIN LIFT MANEUVER.---The head tilt-chin lift maneuver is the primary method used to open the airway. To perform the head tilt-chin lift maneuver, place one of your hands on the patient's forehead and apply gentle, firm, backward pressure using the palm of your hand. Place the fingers of the other hand under the bony part of the chin. Lift the chin forward and support the jaw, helping to tilt the head back.".
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∙ 14y agoYou kneel at the side of a victim. Place one hand on their forehead. Place two fingers from the other hand underneath their chin. Gently tilt the head back to open the victims airways.
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∙ 14y agoPerform the head-tilt chin-lift technique to open the airway on the victim when neck and back injury is not suspected.
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