You are alone when you encounter an individual in cardiac arrest. They are not breathing, have no pulse, and have no suspected cervical spine trauma. Which maneuver should you use to open the airway?Question 3Answera.Blind finger-sweepsb.Jaw-thrust maneuverc.Head-tilt onlyd.Head-tilt-chin-lift maneuver
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You are alone when you encounter an individual in cardiac arrest. They are not breathing, have no pulse, and have no suspected cervical spine trauma. Which maneuver should you use to open the airway?Question 3Answera.Blind finger-sweepsb.Jaw-thrust maneuverc.Head-tilt onlyd.Head-tilt-chin-lift maneuver
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To open the airway of an individual in cardiac arrest who is not breathing, has no pulse, and no suspected cervical spine trauma, you should use the head-tilt-chin-lift maneuver.
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