Which of the following statements is the best tip for artificially ventilating a patient using a bag-valve mask?
a. If the patient has dentures, remove them so that a better mask-to-face seal can be achieved.
b. It is important to maintain the head tilt-chin lift or jaw-thrust maneuver while ventilating the patient.
c. To direct air into the lungs and not into the stomach, flex the patient's head forward while ventilating with the bag-valve mask.
d. Always remove the oropharyngeal airway so that it is not pushed deep into the patient's airway during ventilations.
Answer: b
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