Proper Use of CPR Pocket Mask Imagine you are in a situation where you need to perform CPR. What you only have a pocket mask to use and you need to perform mouth to mouth. Would you know how to use it? Would you be prepared? This type of situation could happen anywhere at any time. Having a pocket mask can save a life. Simply placing one in your car could take you out of a tough situation. Pocket masks can keep you safe from chemicals, diseases, and bodily fluids. Everyone should know how to properly assemble, use, and put away the mask. One of the first steps for the use of the pocket mask is preparing. The mask comes with a red plastic cover formed in the shape of a triangle. It is in that form so that it properly fits around the
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Once the inlet is placed into the mask, the most important step is knowing how to place it. If not placed correctly, it could affect the amount of air going into the victim's lungs. The mask comes in a triangle shape. The pointed end goes at the nose, while the flat end goes on the chin. Placing the mask should always start at the chin. Place the flat end on the chin, and then place the pointed end on the nose. It is also important to for the rescuer to have the correct hand placement to hold the mask. Placing the hand in a “c” shape will give the best result. Having the “c” shape around the nose and chin will create just enough pressure so no air will be able to escape out the sides. It is important to apply enough pressure to avoid air leaving the mask, but not so much that it hurts the victim. Before placing the mask, any fluids should be wiped from the mouth. Once the pressure is applied, lift the chin up using the hand that is placed by the chin. By lifting the chin, it opens the airway so that the air flows through. Once all these steps are applied, blow into the inlet. When blowing into the inlet, watch to see if the chest rises. If the chest raises, CPR is being performed correctly, the rescuer should continue the process. It is important to make sure that the victim is allowed to exhale the air. Once the required amount of breaths are performed, go back to doing chest
Once the inlet is placed into the mask, the most important step is knowing how to place it. If not placed correctly, it could affect the amount of air going into the victim's lungs. The mask comes in a triangle shape. The pointed end goes at the nose, while the flat end goes on the chin. Placing the mask should always start at the chin. Place the flat end on the chin, and then place the pointed end on the nose. It is also important to for the rescuer to have the correct hand placement to hold the mask. Placing the hand in a “c” shape will give the best result. Having the “c” shape around the nose and chin will create just enough pressure so no air will be able to escape out the sides. It is important to apply enough pressure to avoid air leaving the mask, but not so much that it hurts the victim. Before placing the mask, any fluids should be wiped from the mouth. Once the pressure is applied, lift the chin up using the hand that is placed by the chin. By lifting the chin, it opens the airway so that the air flows through. Once all these steps are applied, blow into the inlet. When blowing into the inlet, watch to see if the chest rises. If the chest raises, CPR is being performed correctly, the rescuer should continue the process. It is important to make sure that the victim is allowed to exhale the air. Once the required amount of breaths are performed, go back to doing chest