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Jaw Thrust

See Also
1. Emergency Airway Management
2. Head Tilt-Chin Lift Maneuver
Indication
1. Opening airway in suspected Cervical Spine Injury
Precautions: Assistants must perform other activities
1. Cervical Spine Immobilization
2. Ventilation
Technique
1. Place 2-3 fingers under each side of lower jaw angle
2. Lift jaw upward and outward

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