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, etc.).
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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 on the hand performing the chin lift 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)
MD0877
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