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Mask Airway
A mask airway can be achieved with the correct placement of a mask over the patient’s face
along with appropriate jaw lift (with or without an oral airway) in order to create a patent
airway. Positive pressure can then be performed to achieve adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Bag mask ventilation is performed immediately after induction of anesthesia prior to intubation
or the insertion of a laryngeal mask. Occasionally, the mask airway is the airway of
choice for the duration of the anesthetic, as can be seen in very short procedures.
Effective bag mask ventilation is key during failed intubation attempts in order to ensure
adequate oxygenation of the patient.
Related Glossary Terms
Bag mask ventilation, Induction, Intubation, Laryngeal mask airway (LMA), Positive pressure
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Chapter 1 - Airway Management
Chapter 1 - Airway Management