Pocket Mask usage on an infant: what adjustment is recommended?

• A. Use with oxygen flow
• B. Turn it upside down when used on an infant
• C. Place it over the mouth only
• D. Use only on infants older than 5

Answer: (B)

The adjustment focuses on getting a reliable seal on an infant’s small face. Infants have a different facial contour than adults, so a standard orientation of the pocket mask can leak air. Turning the mask upside down changes how the mask sits on the face, allowing the edge to better cradle the chin and cheeks and the dome to seal around the nose and mouth. This improves ventilation effectiveness by reducing air escape during breaths. You can still use oxygen with a pocket mask, but the specific change tested here is the mask orientation for infants. The other options don’t address achieving a proper seal on an infant’s face.