INDICATIONS\r<br>Airway obstruction\r<br>Hypoxia—documented or suspected\r<br>Increased metabolic demand for oxygen\r<br>Cardiopulmonary arrest\r<br>Apnea\r<br>Inadequate respiratory effort\r<br>CONTRAINDICATIONS\r<br>Contraindications to bag mask ventilation\r<br>Severe facial trauma\r<br>Foreign material in the airway should be removed before BMV is initiated\r<br>Complete, irreversible airway obstruction\r<br>Contraindication to airway maneuvers\r<br>Cervical spine injury\r<br>Severe facial injury\r<br>Contraindications to supplemental oxygen\r<br>Chronic respiratory disease and carbon dioxide retention (relative; requires close observation)\r<br>Some congenital heart diseases (relative; requires close observation)\r<br>EQUIPMENT\r<br>Equipment required to deliver supplemental oxygen\r<br>Oxygen tubing\r<br>Oxygen source\r<br>Other equipment required for basic airway management\r<br>Suction and suction catheter, of appropriate size, in case of secretions and/or emesis\r<br>Supplies for universal precautions, including gloves, mask, and eye protection **UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS**\r<br>Cardiorespiratory monitor\r<br>Pulse oximeter\r<br>Capnography device\r<br>Airway patency devices to provide adequate relief of obstruction.\r<br>Bag mask equipment checklist\r<br>Bag, self-inflating or anesthesia bag\r<br>Mask
