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10 things to know to improve pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival in your community
May 28 , 2021
Follow these 10 steps when treating pediatric cardiac arrest to save lives. Easy problems have easy answers–complex problems require complex answers. However, in pediatrics, we’ve taken an easy problem and made it unnecessarily complicated. Pediatric resuscitation isn’t that complex (BVM–compressions– Epi), yet over the last 3 decades we’ve been convinced otherwise. Why? Many have focused on one t...
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Why choose SEBS manual resuscitator over PVC manual resuscitator?
Jun 10 , 2021
First of all, what is a ThermoPlastic Elastomer (TPE)? TPE is the acronim of ThermoPlastic Elastomer. ELASTOMER is a material with "elastic behaviour"; a material which can largely deform when stress is applied and returns to the original shape when the stress is removed. Such elastic behaviour is similar to that one of traditional vulcanized rubber. THERMOPLASTIC is a material that becomes soft a...
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Questions and Answers about Bag Valve Masks | Winner-medi.com
Jun 25 , 2021
How does a trained responder actually use an Ambu bag (bag valve mask)? Connect the bag (or oxygen reservoir, if included), mask and oxygen tube to the BVM. If possible, use an airway adjunct (also known as a glottal-block or bite-block) to keep the tongue out of the way. Otherwise, the tongue may block the airway and force air into the esophagus or stomach. Position themselves behind the patient,...
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Q&A for Ambu bag/manual resuscitator | China Manual Resuscitator Ambu Bag Manufacturer
Aug 11 , 2021
Are Ambu bags reusable? Some Ambu bags can be cleaned (sterilized) and used repeatedly. Does an Ambu bag expire or wear out? Some Ambu bags are disposable after one use, others are reusable depending on their manufacture. How do you clean an Ambu bag after use? If an Ambu bag is of the reusable type, it must be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned, first of any “gross soiling” through meticulous ha...
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Basic items you may need in the event of an emergency
Aug 25 , 2021
During a disaster event, you and/or your family will require specific items. Assemble supplies before disasters occur, including supplies for various locations (e.g., home, work, vehicle). Recommended Supplies To Include In A Basic Kit: *Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation *Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food *Battery-powered radio and a ...
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Using a manual resuscitation bag/Bag Valve Mask/ for Positive Pressure Ventilation
Dec 17 , 2021
Bag valve mask or resuscitation bag ventilation is an essential emergency skill, which is most the only option for airway management. There are two types of manual resuscitators. One version is self-filling with air and oxygen is not necessary, the other version of manual resuscitator is frequently used for non-emergency applications in the operating room to ventilate patients during anesthesia in...
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General Information about Ambu Bag
Jul 27 , 2022
What is Ambu bag used for? Ambu bag, sometimes referred to as bag valve mask (BVM) or manual resuscitator, is a handheld device that is used to deliver positive pressure ventilation to any person who breaths insufficiently or ineffectively. It consists of a self-inflating bag, non rebreathing valve, mask, and an oxygen reservoir. There are two types of ambu bag, one is disposable, the other is reu...
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RESUSCITATION BAG: MANUAL SELF-INFLATING IN MECHANICALLY VENTILATED PATIENTS
Aug 19 , 2022
The self-inflating manual resuscitation bag (Bag Valve Mask) is used to provide ventilation and oxygenation to a patient with or without an artificial airway in place. The device automatically re-expands between breaths and can be used with room air or can be connected to an oxygen source. Manual ventilation with an manual resuscitation bag is an essential skill in emergency situations, such as re...
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Manual Resuscitators: What They Are and How They Save Lives
Mar 01 , 2023
Introduction: Manual resuscitators, also known as bag-valve masks or ambu bags, are essential devices used in emergency medical situations to help patients breathe. They provide mechanical ventilation when the patient's own breathing is insufficient, and they are often used in situations where intubation or mechanical ventilation is not immediately available. In this article, we'll explore the dif...