Is it necessary to confirm mask ventilation before paralyzing?

In this episode, we explore the claim that mask ventilation should be “checked” or “confirmed” prior to administering a paralytic. We discuss some of the rationales and investigate the literature. We’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment at depthofanesthesia.com or email us at depthofanesthesia@gmail.com http://traffic.libsyn.com/depthofanesthesia/Episode_1_-_Checking_mask_ventilation_before_administering_paralytic.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadShare thisFacebookXRedditEmail