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If the patient's chest is not inflating during the breathing task you should check the patient's
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If the chest is not rising during ventilation, it indicates a ventilation/airway problem. Steps to check:
- Ensure head position (head tilt–chin lift or jaw thrust if trauma suspected).
- Check for and clear upper airway obstruction (suction, remove foreign body).
- Verify mask seal (oropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal airway if needed).
- If intubated, confirm tube position, cuff inflation and that tubing is not kinked or disconnected.
- Check the ventilation device (BVM, oxygen source) for faults.
Only after securing ventilation would you integrate other assessments (pulse, circulation) as appropriate.
If the chest is not rising during ventilation, it indicates a ventilation/airway problem. Steps to check:
- Ensure head position (head tilt–chin lift or jaw thrust if trauma suspected).
- Check for and clear upper airway obstruction (suction, remove foreign body).
- Verify mask seal (oropharyngeal/nasopharyngeal airway if needed).
- If intubated, confirm tube position, cuff inflation and that tubing is not kinked or disconnected.
- Check the ventilation device (BVM, oxygen source) for faults.
Only after securing ventilation would you integrate other assessments (pulse, circulation) as appropriate.
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