TY - JOUR T1 - Optimizing Mask Ventilation: Literature Review and Development of a Conceptual Framework JF - Respiratory Care SP - 1834 LP - 1840 DO - 10.4187/respcare.04183 VL - 60 IS - 12 AU - Daniel Saddawi-Konefka AU - Susan L Hung AU - Robert M Kacmarek AU - Yandong Jiang Y1 - 2015/12/01 UR - http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/60/12/1834.abstract N2 - Mask ventilation is lifesaving, especially in cases of difficult intubation. Many publications have offered distinct techniques for optimizing mask ventilation. This article reviews currently available difficult mask ventilation literature and theory. We divide difficult mask ventilation into 3 broad categories based on etiology: inadequate mask seal, increased airway resistance, and decreased respiratory compliance. Published strategies for overcoming difficulty are presented and organized by etiology. ER -