PERFORM A JAW THRUST
Given:
Simulated unconscious casualty lying on his back with arms at his sides
GO
NO-GO
1.
Kneels at the top of the casualty's head.
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2.
Rests elbows on surface (ground, and so forth).
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3.
Places one hand on each side of casualty's head and
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stabilizes the casualty's head with his forearms.
4.
Places hands at the angles of the casualty's lower jaw.
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5.
Pushes the angles of the lower jaw forward using his index
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fingers.
6.
Casualty's upper and lower teeth are almost brought
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together, but the casualty's mouth is not closed. (The
thumb can be used to depress the casualty's lower lip if
needed.)
7.
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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