NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

In medical patients with no suspected spinal injury, what is the airway maneuver of choice?
  1. Jaw thrust without head tilt
  2. Head tilt-neck lift
  3. Head tilt-chin lift
  4. Tongue pull
Explanation
Answer: C - The head tilt-chin lift is a safe and effective maneuver, which can be used to open a patient’s airway. The lift is only used when there is no suspected spinal injury.
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