In Ukrainian first-aid guidelines for road accidents, how should an unconscious breathing casualty's airway be opened?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Place one hand on the forehead, two fingers under the chin, and gently tilt the head back (head-tilt chin-lift)
- Step 1: Under Ukrainian Traffic Regulations (PDR) and vehicle safety standards, Head-tilt chin-lift moves the tongue base away from the posterior pharyngeal wall. Answer: Place one hand on the forehead, two fingers under the chin, and gently tilt the head back (head-tilt chin-lift). Why not the others: Force the casualty's head downward with chin pressed into the chest does not represent the statutory Ukrainian safety requirement.
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