Bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation is the standard method of quickly providing rescue ventilation to patients with apnea or severe ventilatory failure. Which of the following is an important consideration when administering this type of ventilation?
Discontinue BVM ventilation if gastric distention occurs and wait until the air escapes to resume.
Use an oropharyngeal airway during BVM ventilation if the patient has an intact gag reflex.
Use positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) during BVM ventilation in patients with hypotension.
Use two-person BVM ventilation whenever possible.
