Question

You and your partner are caring for a critically injured patient. Your partner is controlling severe bleeding from the patient's lower extremities as you attempt ventilations with a BVM. After repositioning the mask several times, you are unable to effectively ventilate the patient. you should:

A) Begin ventilations using the mount-to-mask technique
B) Hyperextend the patient's head and reattempt ventilations
C) Continue attempted ventilations and transport immediately
D) Suction his airway for 30 seconds and reattempt ventilations

Answer 1

If you are unable to effectively ventilate a critically injured patient using a BVM (bag-valve-mask), the best option would be to begin ventilations using the mouth-to-mask technique.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you are unable to effectively ventilate a critically injured patient using a BVM (bag-valve-mask), the best option would be to begin ventilations using the mouth-to-mask technique. This involves creating an airtight seal with a pocket mask over the patient's mouth and nose, and delivering breaths using your mouth. This technique provides a more secure seal and helps ensure effective ventilation.