You respond to a construction site and find a worker lying supine in the dirt. He has been hit by a heavy construction vehicle and flew more than 15' before landing in his current position. There is discoloration and distention of his abdomen about the RUQ. He is unconscious and his respirations are 10 breaths/min and shallow, with noisy gurgling sounds. What airway technique will you use to open his airway?

a. head tilt-neck lift maneuver
b. jaw thrust
c. head tilt-chin lift maneuver
d. none of the above


Answer: b. jaw thrust

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