What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive victim with a suspected neck injury?
Establish unresponsiveness,check for effort of breathing,if no breathing check pulse,then 30 chest compressions if no pulse Show
First Aid for Neck/Spine Injury Anything that puts too much pressure or force on the neck or back can result in a neck and/or spinal injury. Common causes are:
Suspect a neck injury, too, if a head injury has occurred. Some neck and spinal injuries can be serious because they could result in paralysis. These need emergency medical care. Others, such as whiplash, can be temporary, minor injuries. A mild whiplash typically causes neck pain and stiffness the following day. Some people, though, have trouble raising their heads off the pillow the next morning. Physical therapy and a collar to support the neck are the most common types of treatment. It often takes three to four months for all symptoms to disappear. Prevention
NOTE: IF YOU SUSPECT A NECK OR BACK INJURY IN YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE,
Questions to Ask
Self-Care/First AidIf you suspect a whiplash injury:
� What technique would be appropriate to open the airway in a victim with a suspected head neck or spine injury?Avoid moving the head or neck.
If the person shows no signs of circulation (breathing, coughing or movement), begin CPR, but do not tilt the head back to open the airway. Use your fingers to gently grasp the jaw and lift it forward. If the person has no pulse, begin chest compressions.
How do you open an airway with a head injury?Kneel behind the casualty's head, steady and support the head in the neutral position, head, neck and spine are aligned. Gently lift the jaw to open the airway. Take care not to tilt the neck. Do not put fingers in the mouth to assist the jaw thrust.
What do you do if someone has a neck injury?Call 999 or 112 for emergency help or ask someone else to call for you. Steady and support their head so that their head, neck, and spine are in a straight line to try and prevent further damage. To do this, kneel or lie behind their head, resting your elbows on the ground or on your knees to keep your arms steady.
When a head neck or back injury is suspected it is best to leave the person in what position?Do not move the patient unless in danger. Support head, neck and spine in a neutral position at all times to prevent twisting or bending movements. If the ambulance is delayed, apply a cervical collar, if trained to do so, to minimise neck movement. Ensure an ambulance has been called: triple zero (000).
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