How should you assess airway patency in an unconscious patient in flight when cervical injury is suspected?

• A. Check for obstruction, monitor sounds and breathing; use head-tilt-chin-lift if no suspected cervical injury, or jaw-thrust if neck injury suspected; suction as needed.
• B. Use head-tilt-chin-lift for all cases.
• C. Perform cricothyrotomy immediately.
• D. Rely on chest rise alone during assessment.

Answer: (A)