EPISODE · Mar 26, 2024 · 21 MIN
Bag Valve Masks: How 2 Changes in Technique Can Save More Lives
from LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast · host LSU NCBRT
Today’s podcast is the second episode in our two-part series on bag valve masks, or BVMs, with subject matter expert Tim Redding. In this episode, he discusses more common errors that occur when heath care professionals and responders use BVMs and how to remedy those mistakes. These errors include issues with sealing the mask and problems opening patients’ airways during BVM use.Airway Opening Videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_QM7vjvRYkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bKD7_CqmVQResources:https://www.criticalcarepractitioner.co.uk/6-ways-to-be-better-with-the-bag-valve-mask-2/
What this episode covers
Today’s podcast is the second episode in our two-part series on bag valve masks, or BVMs, with subject matter expert Tim Redding. In this episode, he discusses more common errors that occur when heath care professionals and responders use BVMs and how to remedy those mistakes. These errors include issues with sealing the mask and problems opening patients’ airways during BVM use.Airway Opening Videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_QM7vjvRYkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bKD7_CqmVQResources:https://www.criticalcarepractitioner.co.uk/6-ways-to-be-better-with-the-bag-valve-mask-2/
NOW PLAYING
Bag Valve Masks: How 2 Changes in Technique Can Save More Lives
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Jan 2, 2026 ·47m
Dec 21, 2025 ·46m