Part 4: Pediatric Airway Pearls​​

Troubleshooting BVM

• Respiratory virus season is upon us ​
• This means an increase in calls for respiratory symptoms, including in the pediatric population​
• This #SWORBHPTips series will review some pediatric pearls based on anatomic differences in the pediatric airway + how to alter your management strategy to optimize your ventilation in this population​
• Post #1 looked at optimal positioning, #2 looked at airway patency technique, #3 looked at ETT tips​
• This post will examine optimizing your first line strategy in assisting with ventilations: BVM

BVM: Often all that is required for pediatric patients

• BVM is an essential skill for airway management in patients of all ages​
• The Indications for the SGA and Orotracheal Intubation Medical Directives are the same: ​

• Therefore, if BVM is effective no advanced airway is required​
  • This is often the case in pediatric patients​
    • So let's review some BVM troubleshooting

Trouble Bagging?​

REMEMBER: MR. SOPA for corrective steps​

Positioning: "Sniffing position"​

1) Forehead level with chin ​

2) Ear canal level with sternal notch​​

​*See #SWORBHPTIPS Part 1 from this series for more information

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