What airway technique is mandatory if spinal injury is suspected in unconscious casualty?
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Option C: Jaw-thrust maneuver without tilting head
Suspected spinal trauma requires the jaw-thrust maneuver without head extension to prevent exacerbating cervical vertebrae damage. Aligned with international first aid protocols, this technique displaces the mandible forward, opening the airway while strictly maintaining neutral spinal alignment.
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Suspected spinal trauma requires the jaw-thrust maneuver without head extension to prevent exacerbating cervical vertebrae damage. Aligned with international first aid protocols, this technique displaces the mandible forward, opening the airway while strictly maintaining neutral spinal alignment.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical Care Course on Board Ship (MC).
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