In a message dated 3.12.03 12:32:37 PM,Diane W. writes: > Push on the back of your own head, which pushes your chin toward your chest. > Now open your mouth as wide as you can. First, of course, you'll notice > that "wide" isn't very wide. But while you're in that position, notice the > position of your tongue. If you're like most of us, I think you'll find > it's lifted in the back to seal your airway. (And swallowing isn't any fun > in this position, either.) > > Now drop your hand to the back of your neck and let your head fall back. > Open your mouth as wide as you can. First of all, you'll notice that > "wide" > is a heck of a lot wider. But while you're in that position, notice the > position of your tongue. You'll probably find that it's down and your > airway is open. > Wouldn't we all love to know what we'll be teaching in another 20 years! How true and beautifully put,.... as usual :)! I'm just hoping that in 20 years I'll be closer to your level of eloquence..., but since it just took me an eternity to fashion this sentence-I don't think so!! ;) Lynn Shea Rn,Bsn,Ibclc Franklin,Massachusetts *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html