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First Aid Procedures

Head-Tilt Chin-Lift

Head-tilt chin-lift is the standard first aid manoeuvre for opening the airway in an unresponsive person. Learn when to use it and when jaw thrust may be safer.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 17, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Jaw Thrust

Jaw thrust is an airway-opening manoeuvre used when neck injury is a concern. Learn what jaw thrust means and how it differs from head-tilt chin-lift in first aid.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 15, 2026