Karnataka PGET Pediatrics MCQ Answer 03

Bag and Mask Ventilation in the Newborn

1. Indications for bag mask ventilation

a. Apnea
b. Heart rate less than 100 bpm

2. Self inflating vs. flow dependent bag

3. Rate = 40-60 bpm

4. Pressure used =

a. Initial breath after delivery = 30-40 cm H20
b. Normal delivery = 15-20 cm H20
c. Diseased Lungs = 20-40 cm H20

5. Technique/Trouble shooting problems of Bag mask ventilation

a. Check for a good seal
b. Check for a patent airway
c. Are you using enough pressure ?

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