What technique should you use when using the bag valve mask?

Using both hands, hold the mask between your thumbs and index fingers placed on either side of the connector stem. Making sure not to place your hands or the mask on the patient’s eyes, first place the nasal portion of the mask over the nose high enough to cover the bridge without air leaks.

What is the preferred method for bag mask ventilation?

For a patient with a perfusing rhythm, ventilate at a rate of 10-12 breaths/min. During cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), give two breaths after each series of 30 chest compressions until an advanced airway is placed. Then ventilate at a rate of 8-10 breaths/min. Give each breath over 1 second.

What is a bag valve mask used for?

Bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation is an essential emergency skill. This basic airway management technique allows for oxygenation and ventilation of patients until a more definitive airway can be established and in cases where endotracheal intubation or other definitive control of the airway is not possible.

When may a 2 person bag-mask technique be preferable?

Two-Person Bag-Mask Ventilation A 2-person technique may be required to provide effective bag-mask ventilation when there is significant airway obstruction, poor lung compliance,128 or difficulty in creating a tight seal between the mask and the face.

What are the most common problems when using a bag-valve mask?

Common BVM Pitfalls

  • Not properly positioning the airway. Failing to open the airway, or not maintaining an open airway once it has been positioned doesn’t allow air into the lungs.
  • Pushing the mask into the face.
  • Not maintaining an effective seal.
  • Over-ventilating and hyperventilating.

When can a bag valve mask BVM be used?

Two-person bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation is used whenever possible. Bag-valve-mask ventilation can be done with one person or two, but two-person BVM ventilation is easier and more effective because a tight seal must be achieved and this usually requires two hands on the mask.

How often do you bag-mask ventilation?

5–6 seconds
Responder 2: begin ventilations: a. Squeeze bag smoothly just until chest starts to rise. b. Give 1 ventilation every 5–6 seconds (1 every 3–5 seconds for a child or baby).

What are the most common problems when using a bag valve mask?

Why is the one person method of bag valve mask ventilation not as effective as the two-person method?

Why is the one-person method of bag-valve mask ventilation not as effective as the two-person method? It is difficult to maintain an airtight seal.

What are common bag-mask errors?

Here are a few things to avoid:

  • Not properly positioning the airway. Failing to open the airway, or not maintaining an open airway once it has been positioned doesn’t allow air into the lungs.
  • Pushing the mask into the face.
  • Not maintaining an effective seal.
  • Over-ventilating and hyperventilating.

How much oxygen is in a bag-valve mask?

15 liters per minute
An adult BVM with oxygen supplied at a minimum of 15 liters per minute and a full reservoir can provide up to 1.5 liters of oxygen delivered per breath.