Pediatric Procedure Videos: Bag Valve Mask

• 2022

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This video offers a concise overview of bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation for pediatric patients, a critical skill in emergency care. It demonstrates proper techniques for delivering positive pressure ventilation, including mask positioning, seal maintenance, and appropriate ventilation rates. The video emphasizes essential considerations such as airway assessment, preventing overventilation, and ensuring effective oxygenation. Designed for healthcare professionals, it provides practical tips to enhance proficiency in using a BVM device during respiratory distress or arrest. This foundational skill is vital for supporting pediatric patients in emergency and critical care scenarios.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Respiration; Positive-Pressure Respiration

Institutions: Children's Hospital Colorado

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