ABSTRACT

Self-infl ating bag This apparatus consists of a bag that re-infl ates after squeezing. This is attached at one end to a one-way fl ow valve that can be connected to a face mask or other apparatus, while at the other end it should also have the facility for receiving supplementary oxygen. Once the airway is patent and the face mask is held on the face, this apparatus can be used to hand ventilate the patient. The effi ciency of the self-infl ating bag is highly dependent upon the skill and technique of the user.