If you deliver ventilations but do not see chest rise, what should you do next?

In situations where you have delivered ventilations but do not observe chest rise, it is crucial to maintain the cycle of compressions and ventilations. Continuing with cycles of 30 compressions followed by 2 ventilations ensures that blood circulation is ongoing while also providing opportunities to attempt ventilation again. Chest rise indicates that air is entering the lungs, but during bag-mask ventilation, it is possible that the airway may be obstructed or that the seal around the mask is not adequate.

In such cases, maintaining the rhythm of compressions not only aids in keeping the blood flowing to vital organs but also allows for periodic attempts to achieve effective ventilations. The technique involves the critical practice of ensuring high-quality compressions while reassessing the effectiveness of ventilations in subsequent cycles.

While other options may suggest reassessing the situation or forcefully attempting more air, those approaches could lead to interruptions that compromise the overall effectiveness of resuscitation efforts, especially in a time-sensitive situation where continuous perfusion is critical.