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You and your partner are caring for a critically injured patient. Your partner is controlling severe bleeding from the patient's lower extremities as you attempt ventilations with a BVM. After repositioning the mask several times, you are unable to effectively ventilate the patient. You should:

A. Begin ventilations using the mouth-to-mask technique
B. Hyperextend the patient's head and reattempt ventilations
C. Continue attempted ventilations and transport immediately
D. Suction his airway for 30 seconds and reattempt ventilations

Answer :

Final answer:

If you are unable to effectively ventilate a critically injured patient using a BVM (bag-valve-mask), the best option would be to begin ventilations using the mouth-to-mask technique.

Explanation:

If you are unable to effectively ventilate a critically injured patient using a BVM (bag-valve-mask), the best option would be to begin ventilations using the mouth-to-mask technique. This involves creating an airtight seal with a pocket mask over the patient's mouth and nose, and delivering breaths using your mouth. This technique provides a more secure seal and helps ensure effective ventilation.

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