Why Would Bag and Mask Ventilation Be Contraindicated in Resuscitation

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why would bag and mask ventilation be contraindicated in resuscitation of a neonate with CDH?

• A) It results in air swallowing, which enlarges the stomach and compresses lung tissue.
• B) It requires too much effort for the respiratory therapist to manually squeeze the bag.
• C) The FIO₂s delivered by the device can cause oxygen toxicity and ROP.
• D) The high tidal volumes may result in pulmonary interstitial emphysema.

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