chin lift
Airway opening maneuver
A chin lift is a first aid maneuver to open an unconscious person's airway by tilting the head back and lifting the chin forward, preventing the tongue from blocking the throat: Perform a chin lift before checking for breathing.
In cosmetic surgery, a chin lift is a procedure to tighten sagging skin under the jaw.
- jawlineLower facial boundary
- tiltAngular deviation from level
- airwayPassage for breath
- CPREmergency revival technique
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
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