When providing bag-mask ventilation for a child, when should you stop ventilating?

When providing bag-mask ventilation for a child, the proper moment to stop ventilating is after seeing the chest rise. This indicates that air is being effectively delivered into the lungs. The primary goal of bag-mask ventilation is to ensure that oxygen is being properly delivered to the child’s airways and that ventilation is adequate.

When you see the chest rise, it demonstrates that the breaths you are delivering are causing the lungs to expand appropriately, which is a sign of effective ventilation. Continuing ventilation without confirming chest rise could lead to overinflation or potential injury and may not provide sufficient breath support if it's not being delivered properly.

Monitoring the rise and fall of the chest helps to ensure that the ventilation being provided is both adequate and safe, making it crucial to recognize that response as a key indicator in the ventilation process.