What it means
The mandible holds the lower teeth and hinges at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), just in front of each ear. The jaw-thrust maneuver opens the airwayAIR-wayThe passages that carry air into and out of the lungs, from the nose and mouth to the smallest air tubes.Full entry by lifting the mandible forward. A broken jaw may be wired shut while it heals.
For the nurse
For a client whose jaws are wired, keep wire cutters at the bedside so the wires can be cut if the client vomits or the airway is blocked.
At a glance
| Spanish | mandíbula |
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