Airway Evaluation and Management - Mask Airway

Indications

Indications

To preoxygenate (denitrogenate) a patient before endotracheal intubation
To assist or control ventilation as part of initial resuscitation before an ETT is placed
To provide inhalation anesthesia in patients not at risk for regurgitation of gastric contents

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