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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

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When choosing a bag valve mask to ventilate your pediatric patient, which of the following should you ensure are qualities of the BVM unit you choose?
  1. A bag appropriately size for your patient’s tidal volume
  2. A mask appropriately sized for your patient’s face
  3. That you squeeze as hard as you can
  4. Only A & B
Explanation
Answer: D - Only A & B, because when you choose an appropriately sized bag and mask you will be able to maintain a proper seal and ventilate with an appropriate volume, which may be as little as 20-30cc per breath for newborns, and as little as 100cc - or a can of soda - for children. Remember to deliver the breath slowly and allow ample time for exhalation before beginning the next breath.
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