Which of the following manual airway maneuvers should be used when you are caring for a patient with a suspected cervical spine injury?
A) Sellick's
B) Modified jaw-thrust
C) Jaw/tongue lift
D) Head-tilt/chin-lift

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When caring for a patient with a suspected cervical spine injury, the head and neck must be immobilized to prevent further injury. The modified jaw-thrust maneuver is the recommended technique to maintain a patent airway without compromising cervical spine immobilization. Sellick's maneuver, jaw/tongue lift, and head-tilt/chin-lift technique can all cause movement of the head and neck and should be avoided.

Which of the Following Manual Airway Maneuvers Should Be Used