nextgen learning to elevate your airway practice
Introduction
This space is organized from rapid review to deep dive, bringing you the essential knowledge first, or you can go directly to a topic by clicking on any link in the navigation tool below. Getting started is as easy as scrolling down.
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Rapid Review
two thumbs down & jaw thrust up
There are many ways to perform face mask ventilation with a BVM. We don’t teach all of them here. In this space we are focused on the airway emergency. What is the best way to use a BVM to provide lifesaving oxygen to a hypoxic patient in a rapidly evolving situation? Thumbs down it’s this one.
Two thumbs down with the jaw thrust up is our first go-to technique when you want your first attempt to be successful. We give it to you here in 60 seconds.
Why Two Thumbs Down? 🎧
Why do we recommend the two thumbs down technique?. It’s not about one size fits all but about the environment in which your knowledge is deployed. Listen here to find out what we mean.
Procedure Video
first effort BVM – step by step
You want you’re first attempt at face mask ventilation to be successful. This technique is the most likely to get you there. ✋
Optimization
when you don’t get it right the first time
You don’t always get it right on the first try, so you need to be able to work in real-time to optimize your technique quickly. Optimization is important for two reasons: first, to oxygenate your patient successfully, and second to let you know that you’ve given it your best effort and it’s time to move on to another upper airway lifeline. Don’t waste time and effort repeating it if it isn’t working. MOVE ON!
Airway Adjuncts
Airway obstruction caused by the soft tissues of the oropharynx are a common cause of difficulty with FMV. The OPA and NPA are optimization tools to help bypass those obstructions. Learn how to place them here. ✋
The Power of PEEP
Anatomy demonstration
Not all BVMs come with a PEEP valve. If you have a good seal and no obstruction, but your patient’s O2 saturation refuses to rise. Maybe you need a little PEEP. Please take a look at why this is important here.
What’s Next
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Related Content
Would you like to continue on this journey? Below is a bundle of related content for you to explore from other PAC learning spaces, some great curated content, and network builders.
Blogpost
Anatomy of the BVM
A closer look at a BVM will give you a renewed appreciation for its design and will make your use of the device better. Let’s take a look 👇
Podcast
Why is BVM practice so bad?
& how to fix it
Join us as we explore the strange disconnect between this supposedly fundamental skill set and its real world implementation.
Curated MedEd
Build Your Network
Reuben Strayer is one of our favorites! We think you’ll enjoy his practical insights and dry wit in this video. Then follow him on Twitter to build your learning network.
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