What is the immediate EMT treatment priority for suspected neurogenic shock?
QUESTION
What is the correct order for securing a patient to a long backboard for SMR?
QUESTION
What is the correct action if jaw-thrust does not open the airway adequately?
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ANSWER
Use head-tilt chin-lift to open the airway. Airway patency takes precedence over spinal precautions when initial maneuvers fail, as hypoxia is immediately life-threatening.