Pediatric Basic Life Support

Pediatric Basic Life Support ( 10 Questions)

Which of the following maneuvers is recommended to open the airway in a neonate during resuscitation?



Correct Answer: B

   A. Head tilt-chin lift is used for older children and adults, not for neonates.

   B. Jaw thrust is the recommended maneuver to open the airway in neonates to avoid putting pressure on the soft tissues of the neck.

   C. Neck extensionof the head is not appropriate maneuvers for neonatal airway management.

D. Hyperextension of the head is not appropriate maneuvers for neonatal airway management.




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