What technique is NOT typically used to manage a patient’s airway during transport?

The management of a patient’s airway during transport is critical for ensuring adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Suctioning is utilized to clear any obstructions in the airway, while positioning can help to maintain a patent airway, particularly in patients who may have a decreased level of consciousness or other factors that complicate breathing. Mechanical ventilation provides necessary respiratory support for patients who cannot breathe adequately on their own.

Intravenous therapy, while essential for administering fluids and medications, does not directly address airway management. It does not help in maintaining or protecting the airway, making it less relevant to the specific task of airway management during transport. Instead, intravenous therapy supports overall patient care but does not involve techniques used specifically for managing the airway itself. Therefore, it is the correct answer as it does not align with the direct airway management techniques typically employed in critical care transport situations.