Bag-Value-Mast Ventilation - Essay Example

This article explains a very important skill that is needed in emergency treatments until another definitive airway is not established. The objective of this article is to explain the functions of this mask briefly highlighting the important aspects in order to help an emergency medical technician to be able to use this skill. Important factors are discussed such as difficulty in BVM ventilation due to facial hair, lack of teeth, ages above 55 years, snoring history, and a BMI greater than 26. This article also explains the types and sizes of masks that are available. The most important objective of this article is to present a simple outline of the technique through which the mask can be used. This talks about the steps that have to be followed in order to successfully oxygenate and ventilate emergency patients.

Competency:

The competency in using this skill is through following the steps carefully and learning the important points which are mentioned in the article. The use of correct equipment which is an oxygen connector tubing, oxygen source, suction, NPA, and OPA; the patient must be positioned with towels under his head until his ear reaches the sterna notch; and then the technician must carry out the complete technique as mentioned. Competency will be achieved if the goals and objectives mentioned in the article are fulfilled.  

Assessment Skill Sheet

Candidate ____________________________      Examiner __________________________

Date _________________________________      Signature __________________________

Actual Time Started ______________

Possible Points

Points Awarded

The precautions related to body substance isolation are taken

Note: The patient has to be examined for 5-10 second and then the examiner inform the candidate that the patient is irresponsive

Responsiveness is checked

1

Breathing is measured

1

Additional EMS assistance is requested

1

Pulse has been checked for 5-10 second intervals

1

Note: Candidate has to be informed that they palpate pulse at a rate of 60

Airways are properly opened

1

Note: Inform candidate that mouth has secretion and vomitus

A suction catheter has been prepared

1

Sanction device power is turned on or the manual device is prepared

1

The mouth and oropharynx are sanctioned

1

Note: inform the candidate that the ventilation is performed with no difficulty

Recheck pulse at 5-10 second intervals

1

Attach BMV mask

1

Arrange proper ventilation for the patients

1

Total

Actual Time Ended _____________________________