Airway Opening with Head Tilt and Chin Lift

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Medical skill data

Part of	NREMT Skillset
Subskill of	Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Medical Patient Assessment for Altered Mental Status (AEIOUTIPS) Medical Patient Assessment for Chest Pain (OPQRST) Medical Patient Assessment for Respiratory Distress (PASTE)

Tilt the patient's head back by pushing down on the forehead. Place the tips of your index and middle fingers under the chin and pull up on the mandible (not on the soft tissues). This lifts the tongue away from the posterior pharynx and improves airway patency. Be sure to pull up only on the bony parts of the mandible. Pressure to the soft tissues of the neck may obstruct the airway.

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Part of	NREMT Skillset
SDG	SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors	GSTC
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Created	November 5, 2020 by Emilio Velis
Modified	May 25, 2023 by Felipe Schenone
Cite as	GSTC (2020–2023). "Airway Opening with Head Tilt and Chin Lift". Appropedia. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
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