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JAW-THRUST MANEUVER [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
DEF

Technique to open the airway by placing the fingers behind the angle of the jaw and bringing the jaw forward.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
OBS

Méthode d'ouverture des voies respiratoires utilisée lorsqu'une blessure à la région du cou est suspectée chez une victime inconsciente qui a subi un traumatisme (blessure importante du visage, chute sur le sol, etc.).

OBS

On effectue l'ouverture soit par un soulèvement du menton et une extension de la tête ou par une subluxation de la mâchoire.

Spanish

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