NEET-PG 2023 — Anesthesiology

Question 1: Identify the maneuver being performed.

• A. Head tilt, chin lift (Correct Answer)
• B. Jaw thrust maneuver
• C. Head extension technique
• D. In-line manual stabilization

Explanation: ***Head tilt, chin lift*** - This maneuver is performed by placing one hand on the patient's forehead and tilting the head back while simultaneously using the fingers of the other hand to lift the chin, thereby opening the airway. - It is a primary technique to establish an **open airway** in an unconscious patient who does not have suspected cervical spine injury. *Jaw thrust maneuver* - The jaw thrust maneuvers involves placing fingers behind the angles of the patient's mandible and displacing the jaw forward, which can be done without extending the neck. - This maneuver is preferred for patients with suspected **cervical spine injuries** to open the airway while minimizing neck movement. *Head extension technique* - This term describes the **head tilt component** of the head tilt, chin lift maneuver, but it doesn't encompass the chin lift aspect, making it an incomplete description of the depicted action. - Simply extending the head without lifting the chin might not adequately open the airway by lifting the tongue off the posterior pharynx. *In-line manual stabilization* - This technique involves manually holding the patient's head and neck to prevent movement, typically used when a **cervical spine injury** is suspected. - It is a **supportive measure** often performed *in conjunction* with airway maneuvers like the jaw thrust, not an airway maneuver itself.