The jaw-thrust maneuver is the only ________ airway procedure for an unconscious patient with possible head,neck,or spine injury or unknown mechanism of injury.
A) recommended
B) required
C) prohibited
D) forbidden

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The jaw-thrust maneuver is the only recommended airway procedure for an unconscious patient with possible head, neck, or spine injury or unknown mechanism of injury to avoid further injury or aggravation of existing injuries. Other airway procedures such as the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver or use of airway adjuncts may be contraindicated in such cases.

The Jaw-Thrust Maneuver Is the Only ________ Airway Procedure for an Unconscious