The head-tilt is the only recognized method of airway control in the PAI dispatch environment.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Depends on patient age
• D. Only during PDI

Answer: (A)

In a dispatcher-assisted pre-arrival setting, the airway opening technique taught to and guided by the caller is kept simple and standardized. The head-tilt method is chosen because it quickly repositions the tongue and soft tissues to open the airway, requires no equipment, and can be explained and performed over the phone right away. This makes it the most reliable option for rapid airway patency when the caller is assisting, so it’s the only recognized method within this dispatch environment. Other approaches, or variations based on age or specific situations, aren’t part of the standard PAI script here, which is why they aren’t considered in this context.