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	~~'''~~Jaw-thrust maneuver''' is a first aid and medical procedure used to prevent the tongue from obstructing the upper airways. This technique is commonly used on patients who are unconscious or semi-conscious to help maintain an open airway, allowing for adequate ventilation.		== Jaw-thrust maneuver ==

	~~==Procedure==~~		[[File:Jaw_thrust.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Demonstration of the jaw-thrust maneuver]]
	~~The~~ jaw-thrust maneuver is performed by placing the fingers behind the angle of the patient's lower jaw, and then lifting with both hands, one on each side, displacing the jaw forward. This action lifts the tongue away from the back of the throat, thereby clearing the airway.

	~~==Indications==~~		The '''jaw-thrust maneuver''' is a technique used in [[first aid]] and [[emergency medicine]] to open the [[airway]] of an unconscious patient. It is particularly useful in situations where a [[cervical spine]] injury is suspected, as it minimizes movement of the [[neck]].
	The jaw-thrust maneuver is ~~indicated~~ in ~~situations where a patient's airway is or may become obstructed. This includes conditions such as~~ [[~~unconsciousness~~]], [[~~anesthesia~~]]~~, and certain types~~ of [[~~injury~~]] or [[~~illness~~]].

	==~~Contraindications~~==		== Technique ==
	The jaw-thrust maneuver should not be used if the patient has a suspected cervical spine injury, as it can potentially exacerbate the injury. In such cases, the [[chin-lift maneuver]] is recommended instead.

	==~~Complications~~==		The jaw-thrust maneuver is performed by kneeling at the patient's head and placing the index and middle fingers of each hand behind the angles of the patient's [[mandible]]. The thumbs are placed on the [[chin]] to stabilize the [[jaw]]. The mandible is then lifted upwards and forwards, which helps to displace the [[tongue]] away from the back of the [[throat]], thereby opening the airway.
	While ~~generally considered safe,~~ the jaw-thrust maneuver ~~can potentially cause injury to~~ the ~~patient's jaw or teeth~~, ~~particularly if performed incorrectly~~ or ~~with excessive force~~.
			This maneuver is often used in conjunction with the [[head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver]] in situations where spinal injury is not a concern. However, in trauma patients, the jaw-thrust is preferred to avoid potential exacerbation of a spinal injury.

			== Indications ==

			The jaw-thrust maneuver is indicated in:

			* Unconscious patients who require airway management.
			* Patients with suspected [[cervical spine]] injury.
			* Situations where the [[head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver]] is contraindicated.

			== Limitations ==

			While the jaw-thrust maneuver is effective in opening the airway, it may not be sufficient in all cases. In some patients, additional airway adjuncts such as an [[oropharyngeal airway]] or [[nasopharyngeal airway]] may be necessary to maintain patency.

			== Related pages ==

	~~==See also==~~
	* [[Airway management]]		* [[Airway management]]
			* [[Head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver]]
	* [[Basic life support]]		* [[Basic life support]]
	* [[~~Chin-lift maneuver~~]]		* [[Advanced trauma life support]]
	* [[Recovery position]]

	~~==References==~~
	~~<references />~~

			[[Category:Emergency medical procedures]]
	[[Category:First aid]]		[[Category:First aid]]
	~~[[Category:Medical procedures]]~~
	~~[[Category:Emergency medical procedures]]~~
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'''Jaw-thrust maneuver''' is a first aid and medical procedure used to prevent the tongue from obstructing the upper airways. This technique is commonly used on patients who are unconscious or semi-conscious to help maintain an open airway, allowing for adequate ventilation.

==Procedure==
The jaw-thrust maneuver is performed by placing the fingers behind the angle of the patient's lower jaw, and then lifting with both hands, one on each side, displacing the jaw forward. This action lifts the tongue away from the back of the throat, thereby clearing the airway.

==Indications==
The jaw-thrust maneuver is indicated in situations where a patient's airway is or may become obstructed. This includes conditions such as [[unconsciousness]], [[anesthesia]], and certain types of [[injury]] or [[illness]].

==Contraindications==
The jaw-thrust maneuver should not be used if the patient has a suspected cervical spine injury, as it can potentially exacerbate the injury. In such cases, the [[chin-lift maneuver]] is recommended instead.

==Complications==
While generally considered safe, the jaw-thrust maneuver can potentially cause injury to the patient's jaw or teeth, particularly if performed incorrectly or with excessive force.

==See also==
* [[Airway management]]
* [[Basic life support]]
* [[Chin-lift maneuver]]
* [[Recovery position]]

==References==
<references />

[[Category:First aid]]
[[Category:Medical procedures]]
[[Category:Emergency medical procedures]]
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