Question

You are performing the Mr. SOPA ventilation correction steps on a term baby. You have adjusted the mask and repositioned the head. You have suctioned the mouth and nose and opened the mouth. There is still no chest movement. What is the next step?

-Increase PEEP from 5 to 10
-Increase pressure in 5 to 10 increments up to 40
-Increase pressure in 5 to 10 increments up to 50
-Increase pressure in 5 to 10 increments up to 30

Answer 1

The next step in the Mr. SOPA ventilation correction steps, when there is no chest movement, is to increase pressure in increments up to 40cm H2O.

Step-by-step explanation:

When performing the Mr. SOPA ventilation correction steps on a term baby, if there is no chest movement after adjusting the mask, repositioning the head, suctioning the mouth and nose, and opening the mouth, the next step would be to increase pressure in 5 to 10 increments up to a maximum of 40cm H2O. The goal is to establish adequate ventilation and ensure that the lungs are being properly inflated. It is critical to perform these adjustments cautiously and to monitor the baby's response to the increased pressure.