Minor difference of opinion briefly cast a shadow during one first aid drill this last weekend. I was overruled by my group in suggesting we move the tongue of an unresponsive and unconscious patient to visualize the airway and check for actual and potential airway obstructions. I did not like it but let it go.

I checked and it turns out my CPR instruction was slightly more advanced than normal and, as included in the new Wilderness First Responder manual I got, the gloved-thumb-and-forefinger-grip to slightly and gently depress tongue and jaw as necessary for complete visualization is still recommended for the unconscious and unresponsive patient.

Do only as you are trained to do.