, Author of Cannabis Pharmacy. 1  There are several problems with chewing/dipping cannabis. First, cannabis, in its raw herbal form, can host a wide variety of microbes including e coli and salmonella, both of which can present a health risk.
Oxygenation and ventilation: Once the position and seal are obtained, bagging can commence. The rate of ventilation for an adult is 10-12 breaths per minute or, approximately 1 bag squeeze every 5-6 seconds.4 The bag should be depressed for a full 1-2 seconds and then released.
Alternate one-hand technique. If a second person is available to provide ventilations by compressing the bag, a two-hand technique can be used. Create two opposing semicircles with the thumb and index finger of each hand to form a ring around the mask connector, and hold the mask on the patientâs face.