Complications Complications are uncommon and include Spinal cord injury if the cervical spine has an unstable bony or ligamentous injury Exacerbation of mandibular injury Equipment Gloves, mask, gown (ie, universal precautions) Towels, sheets, or commercial devices (ramps) for elevating neck and head into optimal positioning Suctioning apparatus and Yankauer catheter; Magill forceps (if needed to remove easily accessible foreign bodies and patient has no gag reflex), to clear the pharynx as needed Additional Considerations Suction should be used if necessary to clear the upper airway.