Bag valve mask
Bag valve mask
A Bag valve mask (BVM), also known as an Ambu bag or manual resuscitator, is a handheld device commonly used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or not breathing adequately.
Pronunciation
- Bag valve mask: /bæɡ vɑːlv mæsk/
Etymology
The term "Bag valve mask" is derived from the three key components of the device:
- Bag: The bag is the part of the device that is squeezed to push air into the patient's lungs.
- Valve: The valve controls the direction of the airflow into the patient.
- Mask: The mask is placed over the patient's mouth and nose to deliver the air.
Usage
The Bag valve mask is used in emergency situations and in hospitals by healthcare professionals, including paramedics, nurses, and doctors. It is also used in CPR training courses.
Related Terms
- Positive pressure ventilation: A method of assisting or replacing spontaneous breathing by mechanically forcing air into the lungs.
- Resuscitation: The act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.
- CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including a heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
- Ambu bag: Another name for a Bag valve mask, named after the company that first produced them.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bag valve mask
- Wikipedia's article - Bag valve mask
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