Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 2: Pediatric Airway and Breathing
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Airway Opening Manouevres

  • Jaw-thrust is the best technique, and is achieved by placing the fingers behind the angle of the mandible and lifting the mandible anteriorly
  • Head-tilt is contraindicated in the presence of potential cervical spinal injury
  • Chin-lift may not be effective as a single manoeuvre to open the airway
Module 2: Pediatric Airway and Breathing