Question 62 · LDEK · Breathing disorders and airway management
Indicate the true statement concerning the Esmarch maneuver:
- A. the mandible is displaced forward and the maneuver is used for a non-instrumental airway opening in trauma patients.
- B. the mandible is displaced forward and the maneuver is used for an instrumental airway opening in trauma patient.
- C. is based on tilting the head backward and a displacement of the mandible forward.
- D. is used in the first-aid after aspiration.
- E. A and D are true.
Hint
The jaw-thrust manoeuvre is chosen when no equipment is used and movement of the cervical spine should be avoided.
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