Sunday, May 19, 2024, 1:09 AM
Site: Southeast Region EMS Council, LLC
Course: Southeast Region EMS Council, LLC (SEREMS LMS)
Glossary: SEREMS ETT Glossary
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Jaw Thrust

A maneuver to open the airway while limiting the amount of head and neck movement when spinal trauma is suspected. The jaw is moved forward to move the tongue out of the airway.