NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

As with the adult, what is the preferred method for opening the airway of a pediatric trauma patient?
  1. Chin pull
  2. Head-tilt/chin-lift
  3. Head-tilt/neck-lift
  4. Jaw thrust
Explanation
Answer: D - The jaw thrust is the preferred method for opening the airway of a pediatric trauma patient. This maneuver should be utilized to protect the spine from any further injury. The tongue is larger, in comparison to the mouth, than an adult patient.
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