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Flashcards in Airway- "Please ventilate the patient with a bag-valve mask" Deck (6)
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1
Q

Step 1

A

Opens the airway using the head-tilt chin-lift

2
Q

Step 2

A

Selects appropriate sized mask

3
Q

Step 3

A

Creates a proper mask-to-face seal

4
Q

Step 4

A

Ventilates patient at 10-12 times per minute and with adequate volume (The evaluator must witness for at least 30 seconds)

5
Q

Step 5

A

Connects the BVM reservoir to oxygen regulator

6
Q

Step 6

A

Adjusts regulator liter flow to 15 liters/minute or greater