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Author: Sam Killian, M.D. Educational Pearls Difficulty with bag valve mask (BVM) ventilation can be addressed using the MOANS mnemonic. Mask seal, Obesity/obstruction, Age, No teeth, Sleep apnea. Often BVM difficulty can be addressed by an extra set of hands. References: https://www.aliem.com/2012/10/mnemonics-for-difficult-airway/