Which of the following statements about unconscious airway obstruction is correct in a dental emergency context?
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Correct answer: Open airway (head-tilt or jaw-thrust) plus adjunct and BVM
In unconscious airway obstruction, airway must be opened via head-tilt/chin-lift or jaw-thrust; if breathing is inadequate, use airway adjuncts and bag-valve-mask ventilation immediately.
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