What should you do with dentures during artificial ventilation of an apneic patient?

The correct approach for managing dentures during artificial ventilation of an apneic patient is to leave them in place to facilitate tidal volume delivery. When a patient has dentures, they can help maintain the structural integrity of the mouth and allow a more effective seal when using a bag-valve-mask or other ventilation devices. This can improve the ability to adequately deliver air to the lungs, ensuring that the necessary tidal volumes are achieved.

Removing the dentures can lead to difficulties in achieving a proper seal and may potentially complicate the airway management process. Moreover, if the dentures are well-fitted and not causing any obstruction, their presence can actually assist in the ventilation technique rather than hinder it. Trimming them is unnecessary and may pose additional risks, while replacing them with a mouthpiece is typically not standard practice in emergency situations. Hence, leaving the dentures in place is an effective and practical choice for ensuring proper ventilation.