An unrestrained middle-aged female was thrown from her car as it rolled in the median of an interstate. She is supine, appears u
nresponsive, has blood on her face, and has snoring respirations. Your first action upon reaching her side, after taking spine motion restriction precautions, should be to ________
The correct answer would be - the jaw thrust maneuver.
Explanation:
The jaw thrust maneuver is the maneuver that is often used for the patients who are suspected to have a cervical spine injury to prevent obstructing the airway entrance to the trachea in the injured patient.
It is performed by placing middle and index fingers to push the posterior part of the lower jaw physically and the chin is pushed down to open the mouth using thumbs so the mandible gets displace and airway clear by pulling the tongue out.
Thus, the correct answer is - the jaw thrust maneuver.
