* Selection of the mask is the most important step and should be individualized. Selecting an ideal mask is dependent upon factors including patient comfort, mask availability, facial contour, and the patients' or caregivers' ability to remove the mask quickly in the event of an emergency (eg, power failure or vomiting into the mask, which increases the risk of aspiration or asphyxiation).
¶ Choosing among these options is at the discretion of the individual facilitating the trial. Distraction techniques may be successful in anxious patients; these involve wearing the mask under distraction such as watching TV or reading.Do you want to add Medilib to your home screen?