What does the head tilt, chin lift technique help with?

Opening the airway.

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Why: Tilting the head and lifting the chin opens the airway so breathing can be checked.

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Answer: Opening the airway. Tilting the head and lifting the chin opens the airway so breathing can be checked.

  1. Scouting America: First Aid www.scouting.org/merit-badges/first-aid
    Head Tilt, Chin Lift, Jaw Thrust
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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