A young man was assaulted and has extensive maxillofacial injuries. Your primary assessment reveals that he is semiconscious, has shallow breathing, and has blood draining from the corner of his mouth. Initial management for this patient involves:
A) inserting an oropharyngeal airway, preoxygenating him with a bag-mask device for 2 minutes, and then intubating his trachea.
B) applying a cervical collar, performing a blind finger sweep to clear his airway, and providing ventilatory assistance with a bag-mask device.
C) fully immobilizing his spine, inserting a nasopharyngeal airway, and hyperventilating him with a bag-mask device at a rate of 20 breaths/min.
D) manually stabilizing his head in a neutral position, suctioning his oropharynx, and assisting ventilations with a bag-mask device and 100% oxygen.
Answer: D) manually stabilizing his head in a neutral position, suctioning his oropharynx, and assisting ventilations with a bag-mask device and 100% oxygen.
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