A man is found lying unresponsive at the base of a ladder. he has abrasions on his face. to establish a patent airway, you should first grasp angles of lower jaw and lift.
To open the airway, place 1 hand on the person's forehead and gently tilt their head back, lifting the tip of the chin using 2 fingers. This moves the tongue away from the back of the throat.
Don't push on the floor of the mouth, as this will push the tongue upwards and obstruct the airway.
If you think the person may have a spinal injury, place your hands on either side of their head and use your fingertips to gently lift the angle of the jaw forward and upwards, without moving the head, to open the airway.
Take care not to move the person's neck. But opening the airway takes priority over a neck injury. This is known as the jaw thrust technique.
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