Artificial Ventilations

[DESERTDOC]

BVM: The bag is the easy part of the operation, the mask, well, not so much. I have big paws and have to work to get a good seal.

 

[usalsfyre]

Retracted, enough's been said.

 

[DESERTDOC]

But would it not be easier with two hands?

Generally speaking, but I am also thinking about being alone and one hand to bag, tear tape, set stuff up, and other to make a good seal.

On an apnea only patient that is getting tubed, I usullay help my EMT while they pre-oxygenate. That is ideal and most effective prior to a tube.

 

[llavero]

I think that the Bag Valve Mask is the better choice.

 

[nmasi]

Just aim the AC vent at their open mouth, problem solved. You get bonus points if they are hyperthermic and you cool them with it at the same time.


Sorry, only posting funny and sarcastic posts in current months state of >100 degree days.