List the three steps of performing the jaw-thrust maneuver

What will be an ideal response?


Kneel down at the top of the person's head.
Place your thumbs on his cheek bones while grasping the corners of his jaw with the first three fingers of each hand.
With gentle pressure, pull upward at the corners of his jaw, causing it to move forward.

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