Podcast #273: Bag Valve Masks
Nov 17, 2017•4 min
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Episode description
Author: Sam Killian, M.D.
Educational Pearls
- Difficulty with bag valve mask (BVM) ventilation can be addressed using the MOANS mnemonic.
- Mask seal, Obesity/obstruction, Age, No teeth, Sleep apnea.
- Often BVM difficulty can be addressed by an extra set of hands.
References: https://www.aliem.com/2012/10/mnemonics-for-difficult-airway/
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