Question

which action can rescuers perform to potentially reduce the risk of gastric inflation?
using a bag - mask device for delivering ventilation
delivering each breath over 1 second
giving rapid, shallow breaths
using the mouth - to - mask breathing technique

Explanation:

• Gastric inflation occurs when excessive air is forced into the stomach during ventilation.
• Delivering each breath over 1 second helps ensure that the air is directed to the lungs rather than the stomach. Using a bag - mask device or mouth - to - mask technique alone does not directly address the issue of proper ventilation timing. Giving rapid, shallow breaths is not a recommended method for effective ventilation and may not prevent gastric inflation.

Answer:

Delivering each breath over 1 second