Improved simulated ventilation with a novel tidal volume and peak inspiratory pressure controlling bag valve mask: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The dangers of hyperventilation during resuscitation are well known. Traditional bag valve mask (BVM) devices rely on end users to control tidal volume (V_t), rate, and peak inspiratory pressures (PIP) of ventilation. The Butterfly BVM (BBVM) is a novel device intending to give greater control over these parameters. The objective of this pilot study was to compare the BBVM against a traditional device in simulated resuscitations.

Methods

Senior emergency medicine residents and fellows participated in a three-phase simulation study. First, participants used the Ambu Spur II BVM in adult and pediatric resuscitations. V_t, PIP, and rate were recorded. Second, participants repeated the resuscitations after a brief introduction to the BBVM. Third,

SUBMITTER: Merrell JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9841173 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature