Contribution of the nasal passage to face mask ventilation: a prospective blinded randomized crossover trial

ConclusionNasal passage obstruction considerably reduces tidal volume achieved during face mask ventilation. In some patients, it may be advantageous to relieve nasal airway obstruction for effective face mask ventilation.Trial registrationUMIN Clinical Trials Registry, number UMIN000022184. Registered 2 May 2016.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research