Open the airway when a neck injury is suspected

Open the airway when a neck injury is suspected

If a neck injury is suspected and the victim is on their back you can use the jaw thrust technique to open the airway. Place your fingers behind the angle of the lower jaw and move it upward. At the same time, use your thumbs to slightly open the mouth.

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