An unresponsive 10-year-old male was struck by a car while riding his bike. He has blood on his face and presents with snoring respirations. Respirations are approximately 10 breaths per minute, with cyanosis noted to his extremities. Manual spine motion restriction to the neck is being held by Emergency Medical Responders. What should you do next?
A) Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver
B) Start positive pressure ventilation
C) Suction the airway
D) Quickly assess for life-threatening injuries
A) Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver
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