


| Rescue Breathing / BVM (Bag Ventilation Mask) |
![]() | Increases oxygen level from 17% to 21%, because you are not using | |
| your own breath | ||
![]() | Use the E & C hand positions | |
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![]() | Adult, Child, and Infant sizes of BVM's, so use the appropriate size | |
![]() | E = 3 fingers wrapped around jaw | |
![]() | C = pointer finger and thumb | |
| encircling mask with pressure to ensure tight seal |
![]() | Squeeze esophagus against spine, prevents | |
| aspiration (stomach contents coming into lungs) |
| *Forceful or excessive breathing causes vomiting |


