Which of the following statements regarding the head tilt-chin lift maneuver is MOST correct?
A. It can only be used in conjunction with an oropharyngeal airway
B. It can only be used temporarily and must be replaced by an airway adjunct
C. It should be used on all unresponsive patients that you encounter.
D. It is the technique of choice for patients with potential spinal injury.
Answer: B. It can only be used temporarily and must be replaced by an airway adjunct
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