, 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.
The rate of ventilation rate is different for the pediatric population: for infants, 20-30 breaths per minute; for older children, 16-20 breaths per minute.13 As for adults, the tidal volume delivered to the child should be appropriate to see chest rise, and care should be taken to not over-ventilate the patient.