Bag-Mask Ventilation Benefits Critically Ill Adults Undergoing Tracheal Intubation

According to this study:
Among critically ill adults undergoing tracheal intubation in the ICU, patients who received bag-mask ventilation in between the administration of medication and laryngoscopy had higher oxygen saturation rates and lower rates of severe hypoxemia compared with those who received no ventilation.

Source: AJN - April 27, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: Journal Watch Source Type: research