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==Procedure==
==Procedure==
==="EC" Hand Position===
*thumb and index finger holding mask in a "C" position
**thumb superior and index inferior
*3rd, 4th, 5th finger hold the mandible and perform a jaw thrust
*other hand used to bag
===2-person===
*one person holds the mask with both hands (lateral edges)
*2nd person bags
===Rate===
*adult bag at 10-12/min
*children 16-20/min
*infants 30/min
===Tidal Volume===
*avoid hyperinflation
*bag until chest rise is seen


==Complications==
==Complications==

Revision as of 22:27, 1 September 2015

Overview

  • simple, life-saving skill that is critical in airway management
  • oxygenation and ventilation prior to definitive airway placement

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

  • Bag connected to oxygen at 15L/min
  • mask connected to the bag
  • consider PEEP valve
  • OPA/NPA/adjuncts to facilitate successful BVM ventilation

Children

  • proper-sized mask (covers nose and chin)
  • proper bag (enough to see chest rise)

Procedure

"EC" Hand Position

  • thumb and index finger holding mask in a "C" position
    • thumb superior and index inferior
  • 3rd, 4th, 5th finger hold the mandible and perform a jaw thrust
  • other hand used to bag

2-person

  • one person holds the mask with both hands (lateral edges)
  • 2nd person bags

Rate

  • adult bag at 10-12/min
  • children 16-20/min
  • infants 30/min

Tidal Volume

  • avoid hyperinflation
  • bag until chest rise is seen

Complications

See Also

External Links

References