Pediatric Basic Life Support

Pediatric Basic Life Support ( 10 Questions)

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



Correct Answer: B

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

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

   C. Neck extension and D. Hyperextension of the head are not appropriate maneuvers for newborn airway management.
 




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