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Bag valve mask ventilation

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Overview

Indications

respiratory failure
pre-oxygenation
emergent need to oxygenate/ventilate

Contraindications

Difficult BVM (MOANS)

Mask seal
Obesity
Aged
No teeth
Stiffness (resistance to ventilation)

Equipment Needed

Procedure

Complications

See Also

Intubation

External Links

References

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Procedures

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