BVM (Bag-Valve-Mask)

Question 1

BVM also known as?

Answer 1

AMBU bag

Question 2

What can cause poor mask seals?

Answer 2

Fluid, hair, no teeth, facial fracture

Question 3

Once you have started to bag the patient it should be interrupted for no longer than ____

Answer 3

15 seconds

Question 4

Adult protocols

Answer 4

Deliver one breathe ever 5 to 6 seconds for about 12 (10-15) per minute.

Question 5

Pedi protocols

Answer 5

Deliver one breathe ever 3 to 5 seconds for about 20 per minute.

Question 6

BVM without oxygen reservoir at 15LPM is at what oxygen percentage?

Answer 6

50-60% O2

Question 7

BVM with oxygen reservoir at 15LPM is at what oxygen percentage?

Answer 7

80-100% O2

Question 8

BVM at room air is at what oxygen percentage?

Answer 8

21% O2

Question 9

How many seconds should each breath be delivered over?

Answer 9

Over 1 second to reduce gastric distension

Question 10

How much air should be delivered?

Answer 10

enough air to make the chest rise for what would normally be normal for the patient