Measuring ventilation in pediatric simulations using a novel adjustable bag-valve-mask resuscitator: a comparative study with the Butterfly BVM and the traditional Ambu bag.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ventilation using bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitators is commonly associated with excessive ventilation volumes and rates, even among trained providers. This can lead to volutrauma, particularly in pediatric patients as lung volumes vary by age and weight. The Butterfly BVM is a novel, adjustable device designed to regulate volume, rate, and peak inspiratory pressure to promote safer ventilation.

Objective

To compare minute ventilation (MV) and tidal volume (Vt) delivery using the Butterfly BVM versus a traditional BVM (Ambu Spur II) among interprofessional teams during simulated pediatric resuscitations.

Methods

In this prospective simulation-based study, 42 participants (physicians, nurses, EMTs) provided manual ventilation to infant and adolescent mannequ

SUBMITTER: Baluyot M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12550789 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature