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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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The Difference Between Adult and Pediatric CPR
Jun 04 , 2021
In a cardiac emergency, all it takes is one person to step forward and decide to take action. This quick thinking can mean the difference between life and death for unresponsive victims. While CPR is a relatively straightforward method that people can learn quickly, it is not one-size-fits-all in the real world. Here is the difference between adult and pediatric CPR. Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscit...
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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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The Ultimate Ambu Bag FAQ
Jun 18 , 2021
How do you check to see that an Ambu bag/artificial resuscitation bag is functioning? There are three quick checks to make sure an bag valve mask is working properly: 1.Squeeze to make sure the BVM self inflates, which indicates the valves are working correctly. 2.Block the patient connection (where the device would enter the patient’s mouth) and attempt to squeeze the bag. The pop-off valve shoul...
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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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Questions about Ambu bag
Jul 02 , 2021
What is an “Ambu bag”? An Ambu bag is a medical tool used to force air into the lungs of patients who: are not breathing; or are not breathing adequately so still need assistance What does Ambu stand for? The term “Ambu bag” comes from the acronym for “artificial manual breathing unit” and is used to refer to bag valve masks. The company that invented the Ambu bag was originally called Testa Labor...
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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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Q&A for Ambu bag/manual resuscitator | China Manual Resuscitator Ambu Bag Manufacturer part 2
Aug 18 , 2021
What is an Ambu bag laryngoscope? This is an instrument for examining the larynx used for various medical purposes: Examination of the throat, larynx (voice box), and vocal chords. Various surgical procedures, such as removing blockage or taking a tissue sample. Intubation when performing CPR, to ensure that air being administered to a victim goes into the lungs. This provides effective ventilatio...
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Is the membranes a must for manual resuscitator/ambu bag?
Sep 09 , 2021
The answer will be negative. Winner manual resuscitator, including the silicone resuscitator, SEBS resuscitator and PVC resuscitator will be properly functioned without the membranes.And we suggest not to have this membrane on the patient valve for two reasons, 1. The membrane will cause difficulty in oberseving if patient vomits. That part should be transparent visible. 2. The Expiratory resistan...