Resuscitator (Adult/Pediatric)
By: Ambu
Discover why the Ambu Resuscitator is ideally suited for immediate response in respiratory emergencies when safe and effective artificial ventilation of non responsive patients is needed.
The Ambu Resuscitator is a portable, reliable bag-valve-mask (BVM) device designed for immediate response in respiratory emergencies. It is available in both adult and pediatric versions.
- Critical Function: Provides safe and effective artificial ventilation for adult patients experiencing respiratory arrest, ensuring essential oxygen delivery.
- Complete System: The Ambu Resuscitator is supplied as a ready-to-use unit, complete with a reservoir bag for optimal performance with supplemental oxygen.
- Universal Compatibility: Features a standard 15/22 mm patient connector, allowing for direct and secure attachment to common airway devices and face masks.
- Dual-Use Versatility: Functions as a portable resuscitator for use with or without supplemental oxygen, making it suitable for various emergency settings.
- Safety Assurance: Incorporates a pressure-limiting valve that automatically vents excess pressure to prevent lung over-inflation and potential barotrauma.
- Engineered for Ergonomics: Designed with an integrated handle that promotes user comfort, reduces fatigue, and encourages uniform compression with every squeeze.
- Optimal Control: The bag features an easy-to-grip textured surface, ensuring secure handling and enabling the operator to deliver consistent, optimum stroke volumes using just one hand.
The Ambu Resuscitator combines critical safety features with user-centered design to support effective ventilation when every second counts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does this resuscitator's integrated pressure-limiting valve protect the patient?
The resuscitator incorporates a critical safety feature known as an Automatic Pressure Limit Valve (APL or pop-off valve). This valve is pre-set to a specific pressure threshold, typically around 40-60 cm HโO. During ventilation, if the pressure delivered to the patient’s airway exceeds this safe limitโwhich can occur due to vigorous squeezing, airway obstruction, or decreased lung complianceโthe valve automatically opens to vent the excess gas to the atmosphere.
This engineered safeguard is designed to prevent barotrauma, a serious lung injury caused by over-inflation. It provides an essential layer of protection, especially for less experienced operators or in high-stress situations where manual pressure control can be variable. Importantly, the valve can be manually occluded if higher pressures are clinically required, such as with a patient exhibiting high airway resistance.
Is this resuscitator suitable for use with supplemental oxygen, and what is the purpose of the reservoir?
Yes, the Ambu Resuscitator is fully compatible with supplemental oxygen and is designed for dual-use versatility. The standard inlet port accepts a standard oxygen tubing connection. When used without the attached reservoir bag, it can deliver an oxygen concentration of approximately 40-60%. However, for optimal oxygen delivery exceeding 90%, the included reservoir bag is essential.
The reservoir bag continuously fills with 100% oxygen between squeezes, ensuring that the next ventilation delivered is oxygen-rich rather than predominantly room air. This system maximizes the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiOโ) delivered to the patient in respiratory arrest, which is critical for preventing hypoxia and supporting vital organ function during the emergency response.
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