enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Jaw-thrust maneuver - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaw-thrust_maneuver

   The jaw-thrust maneuver is a first aid and medical procedure used to prevent the tongue from obstructing the upper airways. This maneuver and the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver are two of the main tools of basic airway management , and they are often used in conjunction with other basic airway techniques including bag-valve-mask ventilation.

3. Basic airway management - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_airway_management

   The head-tilt/chin-lift is the most reliable method of opening the airway. Treatment of unconscious patients focuses on preventing or treating obstructions of the airway, such as head-tilt/chin-lift and jaw-thrust maneuvers , while the use of the recovery position mainly prevents aspiration of things like stomach content or blood.

4. Muscles of mastication - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscles_of_mastication

   In humans, the mandible, or lower jaw, is connected to the temporal bone of the skull via the temporomandibular joint. This is an extremely complex joint which permits movement in all planes. The muscles of mastication originate on the skull and insert into the mandible, thereby allowing for jaw movements during contraction.

5. Dentist reveals 1 easy exercise you can do to stop clenching ...

   www.aol.com/dentist-reveals-1-easy-exercise...

   If you wake up with sore teeth or tight jaw muscles, you might be grinding your teeth at night. Here, dentists and oral pain experts share tips to stop bruxism. Dentist reveals 1 easy exercise you ...

6. Posselt's envelope of motion - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posselt's_Envelope_of_Motion

   In the temporomandibular joint, the initial mouth opening occur by rotation, within the inferior cavity of the joint. [14] The TMJ rotates around a fixed axis within the condyle, with no antero-inferior translation. [14] The maximum jaw opening with this rotation movement is indicated as 'R' on the Posselt's envelope of motion.

7. Orofacial myofunctional disorders - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orofacial_myofunctional...

   Retrain oral, lingual, and facial muscles to facilitate correct resting posture of tongue, lips, and jaw; Establish mature swallowing patterns; Prevent relapses after orthodontic treatment; Improve the relationship between dental arches; reduce open bite and overjet; Maintain overall facial muscle tone needed for chewing, swallowing, and speech

8. GM CFO reveals banned word inside company, saying it's a new GM

   www.aol.com/gm-cfo-reveals-banned-word-040022447...

   GM's CFO told investors the company has changed its business strategy to withstand market volatility and a new presidential administration.

9. Head tilt/Chin lift - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_tilt/Chin_lift

   If cervical spine injury is a concern and/or the patient is immobilized on a long spine board and/or with a cervical collar; the jaw-thrust maneuver can be used instead. If the patient is in danger of aspirating ; he or she should be placed in the recovery position or advanced airway management should be used.