Optimizing Mask Ventilation: Literature Review and Development of a Conceptual Framework

Mask ventilation is lifesaving, especially in cases of difficult intubation. Many publications have offered distinct techniques for optimizing mask ventilation. This article reviews currently available difficult mask ventilation literature and theory. We divide difficult mask ventilation into 3 broa...

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Published in:Respiratory care 2015-12, Vol.60 (12), p.1834-1840
Main Authors: Saddawi-Konefka, Daniel, Hung, Susan L, Kacmarek, Robert M, Jiang, Yandong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia
Equipment Design
Health aspects
Humans
Masks
Respiration
Respiration, Artificial - instrumentation
Respiratory Insufficiency - etiology
Respiratory Insufficiency - therapy
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Summary:Mask ventilation is lifesaving, especially in cases of difficult intubation. Many publications have offered distinct techniques for optimizing mask ventilation. This article reviews currently available difficult mask ventilation literature and theory. We divide difficult mask ventilation into 3 broad categories based on etiology: inadequate mask seal, increased airway resistance, and decreased respiratory compliance. Published strategies for overcoming difficulty are presented and organized by etiology.
ISSN:0020-1324
1943-3654
DOI:10.4187/respcare.04183