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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 />

16 |<br />

Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (EESC) programme<br />

www.who.int/surgery

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