The Effect of Prolonged Face Mask Ventilation on Gastric Insufflation: A Prospective Observational Study

CONCLUSIONS: Pressure-controlled FMV with an inspiratory pressure of 15 cm H2O carries a low incidence of gastric insufflations, not only as a bridge to a definitive airway but as an alternative ventilation method for relatively short procedures in selective populations.PMID:38420638

Source: The Israel Medical Association Journal - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Karam Azem Shai Fein Yuri Matatov Philip Heesen Leonid A Eidelman Michael Yohay Stav Yoel Shufaro Sharon Orbach-Zinger Cristian Arzola Source Type: research