What should you avoid when providing ventilations?

When providing ventilations, it is crucial to avoid breathing into the victim’s stomach. This can happen if the air is delivered too forcefully or the airway is not adequately managed, resulting in air entering the stomach instead of the lungs. When air enters the stomach, it can cause distension, which may lead to vomiting and aspiration, complicating the victim's condition further.

Proper technique focuses on ensuring that air is delivered slowly and gently to optimize oxygenation while preventing complications related to over-inflation of the stomach. Adequate focus should also be placed on ensuring a proper seal if a mask is used and monitoring the number of breaths to avoid excessive delivery, but the most immediate concern when delivering ventilations is to ensure that the air goes into the lungs, not the stomach.