In a patient who is unconscious and may have sustained an injury to the cervical spine, which of the following maneuvers is most appropriate to establish and maintain the airway?

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The jaw-thrust maneuver is most appropriate for establishing and maintaining an airway in a patient who is unconscious and may have sustained a cervical spine injury. This technique minimizes movement of the cervical spine, unlike the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver, which is not recommended in cases of suspected spinal injury. The Heimlich maneuver is used for choking, and the head-lift is not a recognized airway management technique.

In a Patient Who Is Unconscious and May Have Sustained