USING A BVM—TWO RESCUERS
Note: Always follow standard precautions when providing care. Always select the properly sized BVM
for the victim.
1.ASSEMBLE THE BVM
2.RESCUER 1 POSITIONS THE MASK OVER THE VICTIM’S
MOUTH AND NOSE
■ Kneel behind the victim’s head.
3.RESCUER 1 SEALS THE MASK
4.RESCUER 1 OPENS THE AIRWAY
■ Place the thumbs along each side of the mask, using the elbows for support.
■ Slide the fingers behind the angles of the victim’s jawbone.
■ Push down on the mask with the thumbs, lift the jaw and tilt the head back.
5.RESCUER 2 GIVES VENTILATIONS
■ Squeeze the bag slowly with both hands.
■ Each ventilation should last about 1 second and make the chest
clearly rise. The chest should fall before the next ventilation