To open the airway in your throat, you can use a technique called the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver. This maneuver involves tilting your head back and lifting your chin up to open the airway. It is important to make sure that the head is in a neutral position and not moved too far back, as this can damage the spine. Additionally, if the person is unconscious, you need to use one hand to hold their forehead back and the other to lift the chin. This technique should be used in cases of unconsciousness or difficulty in breathing.

What are the 3 ways to open an airway?

The three ways to open an airway are: 1) Head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver, 2) Jaw thrust, and 3) Using a supraglottic airway. The head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver is the easiest and most widely used method of opening the airway. It involves tilting the patient’s head back and lifting the chin with the thumb and index finger. This maneuver is especially effective in unconscious patients. The jaw thrust is another method of opening an airway. It is most effective in conscious patients, and involves lifting the jaw with the palms of both hands. Finally, a supraglottic airway (SGA) device can be used to open the airway. This is a plastic device that is inserted into the mouth and then inflated, creating a channel for air to flow.

How do you clear a blocked airway?

If someone’s airway is blocked, you should first call 911 or your local emergency number for assistance. Then, attempt to dislodge the obstruction. If the person is conscious, have them cough strongly. If the person is unconscious, tilt their head back and lift their chin to open their airway. If the obstruction still cannot be cleared, perform the Heimlich maneuver. To do this, stand behind the person and wrap your arms around their waist. Make a fist with one hand, and place it slightly above their belly button and below the ribcage. Grasp your fist with your other hand and give quick, upward thrusts until the obstruction is cleared.