Author: Sam Killian, M.D.
Educational Pearls
- Difficulty with bag valve mask (BVM) ventilation can be addressed using the MOANS mnemonic.
- Mask seal, Obesity/obstruction, Age, No teeth, Sleep apnea.
- Often BVM difficulty can be addressed by an extra set of hands.
References: https://www.aliem.com/2012/10/mnemonics-for-difficult-airway/
