Question

A baby is born at term with a bilateral cleft lip and palate and a very small mandible. She requires positive-pressure ventilation because she is not breathing. You are unable to achieve a seal with bag and mask. Which intervention is indicated

Answer 1

When ventilation can't be achieved with a bag and mask, the intervention that should be done is using a laryngeal mask airway. It is a medical device that keeps the airway of the patient open and allows for effective ventilation using a bag.