PERFORM A HEAD-TILT/CHIN-LIFT
Given:
Simulated unconscious casualty lying on his back with arms at his sides
GO
NO-GO
1.
Kneels at the casualty's shoulder.
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2.
Places one hand on the casualty's forehead and applies
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firm pressure with the palm to tilt the head back.
3.
Places fingertips of other hand under the casualty's chin
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and lifts the lower jaw forward.
4.
Pressure from fingers do not interfere with casualty's
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airway.
5.
Casualty's upper and lower teeth are almost brought
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together, but the casualty's mouth is not closed. (The
thumb on the hand performing the chin-lift can be used to
depress the casualty's lower lip if needed.)
6.
Checks casualty for breathing (looks for rising/falling chest,
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listens and feels for air flow).
OVERALL EVALUATION
GO
NO-GO
(A no-go on any step will result in a no-go for the entire
task)
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