huvudlyft
Huvudlyft is a term used in Swedish first aid and medical practice referring to the action of tilting the head backward and lifting the chin to open and maintain an unobstructed airway for a person. It is commonly described as part of airway management during basic life support and emergency resuscitation.
The basic idea is to position the head so that the tongue and soft tissues are less
In cases where a neck or spinal injury is suspected, the head-tilt maneuver may be avoided because
Huvudlyft is taught in basic CPR and first aid training and is described in national resuscitation guidelines