Mouth ventilation

Monitor breathing and pulse rate and be prepared to give mouth-to-mouth ventilation and chest compressions if necessary. 

Becker LB, Berg RA, Pepe PE, et al. A reappraisal of mouth-to-mouth ventilation during bystander initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation A statement for healthcare professionals from the ventilation working group of the basic life support and pediatric life support subcommittees, American Heart Association. Ann Emerg Med 1997 30 654-666. 

Mouth-to-mouth ventilation might be considered by a soldier who wants to assist an apneic buddy when no aid station is nearby. A major drawback is the likelihood of contamination. Before even considering this method, the rescuer should be sure that there is no vapor hazard, which is not always possible, and that there is no liquid contamination on the individual to be ventilated. The expired breath of the casualty is a lesser hazard. Studies124 126 involving sarin have shown that only 10% or less of inspired nerve agent is expired, and that the toxicant is expired immediately after inspiration of the agent. 

Ventilators are either negative-pressure or positive-pressure. Negative-pressure ventilation involves directing air directly into the lungs, and positive-pressure ventilation involves directing air into the trachea. Some ventilators require intubation, the placement of a tube into the trachea from the nose or mouth. Ventilation requiring intubation is typically used for patients who will require ventilation for a protracted period. Other ventilators work with a breathing mask that can be placed over the mouth and nose. With the increase in respiratory-related sleep disorders (such as obstructive sleep apnea), use of two positive airway pressure systems—continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive pressure ventilators (BiPAP)—has become very common. 

It should also be noted that mouth to mouth breathing should be avoided. It is possible for the rescuer to become contaminated via ingestion, inhalation or absorption while administering mouth to mouth resuscitation. A bag valve mask or positive pressure oxygen unit should be used to ventilate the victim. 

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By far, the most suitable method to quantify individual ruminant animal CH4 measurement is by using respiration chamber, or calorimetry. The respiration chamber models include whole animal chambers, head boxes, or ventilated hoods and face masks. These methods have been effectively used to collect information pertaining to CH4 emissions in livestock. The predominant use of calorimeters has been in energy balance experiments where CH4 has been estimated as a part of the procedures followed. Although there are various designs available, open-circuit calorimeter has been the one widely used. There are various designs of calorimeters, but the most common one is the open-circuit calorimeter, in which outside air is circulated around the animal s head, mouth, and nose and expired air is collected for further analysis. 

Take care when handling sharps. When practical, use a mouthpiece or other ventilation device as an alternative to mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. 

Inhalation Mouth or nose Ventilation, respirators, hoods, and other personal... 

Specific product changes proposed include the use of ventilation, filtration, and tobacco rod density to alter draw resistance (Norman 1983 Thome 1994) the introduction of channeled or other unique filter designs to enhance sensory properties such as sensations in the mouth, referred to as mouthful feehng (Brown Williamson 1983 Greig 1987 McMurtrie and SUberstein 1980) and the use of higher nicotine tobaccos, flavor additives, and alkaline additives to increase a range of sensory attributes (Shepperd 1993 Whitehead 1994). 

Adequate Airway. Adequate airway must be established and maintained, generally via oropharyngeal or endotracheal airways, cricothyrotomy, or tracheostomy. Ventilation Ventilation may then be performed via mouth-to-mouth insufflation, hand-operated bag (ambu bag) or by mechanical ventilator. 

Caution. Anhydrous hydrazines and solutions containing hydrazines are corrosive and can cause burns. They are also suspected to be carcinogens. Therefore, protective clothing must be worn, and the reactions should be performed in a well-ventilated hood. Affected areas of the eyes or skin should be irrigated with large volumes of water. If swallowed, the mouth should be washed out with copious amounts of water, and water to drink should also be administered. 

Sometimes, masks or plastic bags are filled with laughing gas and then placed over the mouth and/or head. This practice carries a particularly high risk for serious injury and possible death, because the user can lose consciousness and suffocate on the mask or bag. Suffocation can also occur when nitrous oxide is consumed in large quantities in a poorly ventilated space, such as a car or closet, or when the user doesn t breathe in a sufficient amount of oxygen during prolonged use. 

In Figure 1.16, DB is shown as a function of N, assuming Fand fp from Fig. 1.12 and DBa, DBu from (1.32) and (1.33). For a typical indoor nucleus concentration, averaged over day and night, of 1 x 1010 m 3, the conversion factor is 10 nGy per Bqh m-3. Possible variations in the number and size of nuclei, the ventilation of the dwelling, and the breathing pattern of the occupants, imply an uncertainty of at least a factor two either way, in this estimate. Chamberlain Dyson s (1956) calculation, which only took into account DBu, was equivalent to a conversion factor of 6.2 nGy per Bqh m-3 for a mouth-breathing subject. 

Acetic acid Hydrochloric acid Flammable, burn skin upon contact. Ingestion may cause severe corrosion of mouth and G.l. tract. Eye irritation. Use under well-ventilated hood. Avoid contact with skin, eyes. 

Do not ingest radioisotopes. Specifically, never pipette radioactive solutions by mouth. Instead, use a Propipette bulb or a micropipetter to withdraw and dispense radioactive solutions. Use an appropriate ventilated hood when working with volatile radioactive compounds. 

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