When securing an injured child's head and neck to a backboard, which practice should be avoided?

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When securing an injured child's head and neck to a backboard, which practice should be avoided?

Explanation:
The idea is to immobilize the head without compromising the airway. Placing a strap or tape directly over the chin can push or constrict soft tissues in front of the airway and make airway management and breathing monitoring more difficult. It also risks skin injury from concentrated pressure in a sensitive area. Because of this, you avoid strapping across the chin. Instead, secure the head with straps placed higher on the forehead and around the sides of the head or occiput, so movement is reduced while keeping the airway clear and accessible.

The idea is to immobilize the head without compromising the airway. Placing a strap or tape directly over the chin can push or constrict soft tissues in front of the airway and make airway management and breathing monitoring more difficult. It also risks skin injury from concentrated pressure in a sensitive area. Because of this, you avoid strapping across the chin. Instead, secure the head with straps placed higher on the forehead and around the sides of the head or occiput, so movement is reduced while keeping the airway clear and accessible.

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