2019 EMT Refresher Instructor Manual

A.1.A – BVM Apneic Patient (~16 minutes)

Station: BVM Apneic Patient

This station will test the candidate’s ability to:

1. Demonstrate the steps in performing the head tilt–chin lift maneuver.

2. Demonstrate how to assist a patient with ventilations using the bag-mask device for one and two rescuers.

Set-up: Airway management torso Suction unit Cohort bag with 3 OPA, 3 NPA, BVM, and oxygen system

Instructions: Read the scripted lines on the skills sheet and observe for good technique

Precautions: Do not lead the student or correct performance. This is a testing station and no feedback should be offered.

Please note the following:

- Students should be encouraged to ventilate patients from the cephalic position at all times as it generally improves airway opening and mask seals. Lateral position is taught for pocket mask (but no other device) since a student may one day be doing 1-Rescuer CPR with a pocket mask and be forced to operate from the patient’s side. - Have students run through the station performing the scripted scenario on the skills sheet. Students should suction, insert an OPA or NPA, and ventilate, then attach to oxygen.