2015 Trumbull Memorial Hospital Demo

Bag Mask Ventilations Bag Mask Ventilations

Steps

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1. Perform the appropriate Primary Assessment

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2. Properly open the airway, considering the nature of the call (trauma or medical)

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3. If secretions or vomitus are present, suction using the appropriate device  Be sure to insert suction catheter before applying suction  Apply suction once at the proper depth  Suction on withdrawal of the catheter for no longer than 15 seconds 4. Attempt insertion of the appropriate airway adjunct  Oropharyngeal airways are contraindicated in conscious patients or patients with an intact gag reflex  Nasopharyngeal airways are contraindicated in severe facial trauma or patients with suspected basilar skull fracture 5. Ventilate the patient using a BVM device  The first ventilation should be given within 30 seconds of patient contact, but ensure that an attempt at clearing the airway has been made prior to ventilating

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 Do not connect to oxygen if the patient is a neonate  In all other patients, consider supplemental oxygenation

6. Continuous reassessment  Ventilations adequate? Chest rise and fall?  Airway Clear?  Adjunct functioning properly?  Mask seal adequate?

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7. Take extra care not to overventilate. Try counting to 5 as you squeeze the bag, then count to 10 prior to squeezing again (once every 6 seconds).

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EMR

EMT

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Paramedic

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