Contents

Search

bag-mask ventilation

Temporary ventilation support for patients with respiratory failure. Generally used in connection with oxygen. Successful bag-mask ventilation may be defined as end-teal CO2 that rises 10 mm Hg then falls to baseline with each breath without exceeding 20 mm H2O inspiratory pressure. Dentures improve the effectiveness of bag-mask ventilation, [1] which come out for endotracheal intubation.

General

ventilation

References

  1. Conlon NP et al, The effect of leaving dentures in place on bag-mask ventilation at induction of general anesthesia. Anesth Analg 2007, 105:370 PMID: 17646492