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Assume the position … ??Awkward Airway Positions

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Flexibility of mind and skill bodes well. Wiget, Urs & Torres, Eric. Your self-assigned goal is be prepared by forethought and practice to deal with any awkward circumstance. Your team is prepared, and camaraderie is shared. Before} 19 May 01. YouTube.com Alternate Jaw Thrust. Yaddanapudi, S., & Chari, P. Lee, Daniel E.,

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Mouth-to-Airway (adjunct)

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The idea of placing one's mouth on the mouth of an apparently dead victim, particularly where the mouth may be covered with foam, mucus or blood, as often the case in asphyxia victims, as well as the fear of possible transmittal of disease is revolting to the average person and is difficult to overcome." Bauer, Robert O. " Elam , J.

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Mask Ventilation and Bagging Errors That Will Kill or Hurt Your Patient!

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Greenland's two-curve theory); unloads the visceral weight that impedes the diaphragm, thus, increasing functional reserve capacity; and may well minimize silent aspiration of regurgitation. One hand may maintain this maneuver (so-so) but it's harder to initiate and may not maintain it as well under adverse conditions.