Assessor
PGY4+
Due
Week 7
Requirement
Mandatory
Details
Setup BVM with O2 supply, perform effective ventilation
What Assessors Look For
•Correct assembly of BVM with oxygen
•Good mask seal (C-E grip)
•Appropriate rate and volume
•Recognition of effective ventilation
•Two-person technique
Key Points to Demonstrate
1Assembly: mask → bag → oxygen tubing → connect to O2 at 15L/min
2C-E grip: thumb and index finger form C on mask, other fingers lift jaw (E)
3Rate: 10-12 breaths/min (one breath every 5-6 seconds)
4Volume: enough to see chest rise - about 500-600mL
5Two-person: one person holds mask with both hands, other squeezes bag
6If not working: reposition airway, check seal, consider adjunct
Tips for Success
- 💡Good seal is everything - spend time getting it right
- 💡Don't hyperventilate - slow and steady
- 💡Two-person technique is always better if help available