Chapter 3: Case Study During football practice a defensive back tackles a receiver but does not get up after the play. The athletic trainer runs to his side and sees the player is not moving and has snoring respirations. While calling for help from the staff, the athletic trainer kneels at the player's head and stabilizes the cervical spine in a neutral position. The jaw thrust maneuver relieves the snoring, but the player remains unconscious. A staff member runs to call 911 and activate the emergency action plan.

Questions:

1. What are your priorities in treating this seriously injured athlete?

2. Is oxygen indicated for this athlete? Why?

3. Is an airway adjunct indicated for this athlete? Which would you choose?