Surely few people know what an Ambu bag is. After all, this unit is not intended for home use.
General information
Ambu bag is a medical device used for artificial lung ventilation. Such a device is used in relation to those patients who have impaired breathing. This device owes its name to the first manufacturer (Ambu). By the way, it was created in 1956 by engineer Hesse and Professor Ruben specifically to prevent the polio epidemic. However, it is worth noting that today the presented device is quite often referred to as follows: “manual pulmonary resuscitation bag”, “resuscitation breathing bag” or “manual breathing apparatus”.
Where is it used?
As mentioned above, the Ambu bag is not intended for home use. After all, such a device is included in the standard set of reanimobiles, and is also used in intensive care units and anesthesiology. It should be noted that it is used quite often during the operation, before the connection of the electrical ventilator.
Main species
Ambu bag has many varieties. Besides,the bag of such a device can be filled both with air from the environment and from a connected oxygen cylinder. Quite often, the procedures carried out using this device are compared with artificial respiration, the so-called "mouth-to-mouth". However, compared to it, this method is simpler, hygienic and effective.
Currently, manufacturers produce different types of such medical devices, which differ not only in appearance, but also in what material they are made of. For example, a reusable Ambu bag can withstand up to 20 autoclaving cycles, as it is made of silicone. As for disposable devices, they are most often made of PVC.
Ambu bag: how to use?
All doctors and nurses are required to be able to use this device. However, even an ordinary person can master the technique of artificial lung ventilation. To do this, the patient's head is thrown back, the mask of the device is taken with the index and thumb of the left hand, and then applied to the patient's face and pressed, supporting the lower jaw. Next, with your right hand, you need to squeeze the accordion or bag, thereby taking a deep, full breath. Exhalation should be passive. In this case, the normal patency of the airways (upper) is ensured by extending the patient's neck or inserting an air duct into the mouth (possibly into the nose).
In the event that artificial respiration should be carried out during anesthesia, then it is done using a special anesthesia machine manually orautomatic respirator. To do this, you need to take the mask with your left hand and press it to the face of the victim, holding the lower jaw. The right hand should rhythmically squeeze the breathing bag. In this case, the pressure on the bag should be carried out smoothly, quickly and gently. Once the patient's chest rises to normal, the arm should be lowered and a passive exhalation should be made.
