What is the correct head position to secure airway when managing an unconscious patient in a dental office emergency?
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Correct answer: Head-tilt with chin-lift maneuver
Head-tilt chin-lift maneuver is the standard technique to open the airway in an unconscious patient to ensure unobstructed airway for breathing.
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