Podcast #273: Bag Valve Masks

Author: Sam Killian, M.D.

Educational Pearls

• Difficulty with bag valve mask (BVM) ventilation can be addressed using the MOANS mnemonic.
• Mask seal, Obesity/obstruction, Age, No teeth, Sleep apnea.
• Often BVM difficulty can be addressed by an extra set of hands.

References: https://www.aliem.com/2012/10/mnemonics-for-difficult-airway/