During multiple-provider CPR, what is the role of one provider while another delivers ventilations?

In a scenario where multiple providers are conducting CPR, one critical role while another delivers ventilations is to monitor the airway. This is essential for ensuring that the airway is clear and that the person receiving ventilations is able to breathe effectively. The provider monitoring the airway can also make adjustments as needed to ensure that proper ventilation is occurring, such as repositioning the head to maintain an open airway or using adjuncts if necessary.

This role is fundamental because if the airway is obstructed or poorly positioned, even the best efforts in delivering breaths will be ineffective. Therefore, while compressions are vital for maintaining circulation, monitoring the airway becomes a key function to ensure that ventilations are successful and that oxygen is reaching the patient's lungs during this critical intervention.

Maintaining focus on the airway while another provider is handling ventilations helps optimize the effectiveness of the CPR process and improves the chances of a positive outcome for the patient in cardiac arrest.