Your patient has been thrown from a vehicle during an accident. You need to ensure a patent airway but are concerned that the patient may have a spine injury. Which method do you use?

A. Positive pressure ventilation
B. Head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver
C. Jaw-thrust maneuver
D. Tracheostomy


Answer: C

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