The photographs above show the classic C-E (picture A) and the modified V-E (picture B) techniques for mask ventilation. With the V-E method, the index fingers lift the soft tissue of the cheeks against the rim of the facemask, while the remaining three fingers pull the jaw upward. This technique may allow for a better seal when ventilating edentulous patients.
From: Jain D, Sahni N, Goel N, et al. The C-E versus modified V-E hand positions for holding a face mask when ventilating an edentulous patient: A randomised crossover trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2021; 38:1194. DOI:
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