BAG MASK VENTILATION - Positive-Pressure Ventilation

INDICATIONS\r
Airway obstruction\r
Hypoxia—documented or suspected\r
Increased metabolic demand for oxygen\r
Cardiopulmonary arrest\r
Apnea\r
Inadequate respiratory effort\r
CONTRAINDICATIONS\r
Contraindications to bag mask ventilation\r
Severe facial trauma\r
Foreign material in the airway should be removed before BMV is initiated\r
Complete, irreversible airway obstruction\r
Contraindication to airway maneuvers\r
Cervical spine injury\r
Severe facial injury\r
Contraindications to supplemental oxygen\r
Chronic respiratory disease and carbon dioxide retention (relative; requires close observation)\r
Some congenital heart diseases (relative; requires close observation)\r
EQUIPMENT\r
Equipment required to deliver supplemental oxygen\r
Oxygen tubing\r
Oxygen source\r
Other equipment required for basic airway management\r
Suction and suction catheter, of appropriate size, in case of secretions and/or emesis\r
Supplies for universal precautions, including gloves, mask, and eye protection **UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS**\r
Cardiorespiratory monitor\r
Pulse oximeter\r
Capnography device\r
Airway patency devices to provide adequate relief of obstruction.\r
Bag mask equipment checklist\r
Bag, self-inflating or anesthesia bag\r
Mask