Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
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TECHNIQUES FOR OPENING THE<br />
AIRWAY<br />
No trauma<br />
• Position patient on firm surface<br />
• Tilt the head<br />
• Lift the chin to open the airway<br />
• Remove foreign body if visible<br />
• Clear secretions<br />
• Give oxygen 5 L/min<br />
obstructed<br />
airway<br />
chin lift<br />
jaw thrust<br />
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Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (EESC) programme<br />
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