Ambu bags, also known as manual resuscitators or bag-valve masks, are devices used in medical emergencies to manually provide positive pressure ventilation to individuals who are not breathing adequately or are in respiratory distress. Ambu bags are available in different sizes to accommodate adults, pediatric patients, and infants. Here's a brief overview of Ambu bags for adults, pediatric (pead), and infant use:
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Adult Ambu Bag:
- Designed for use in adult patients.
- Typically larger in size to deliver the appropriate volume of air for adult lung capacity.
- Equipped with a mask that fits over the nose and mouth of an adult.
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Pediatric (Pead) Ambu Bag:
- Specifically designed for pediatric patients (children).
- Smaller in size compared to adult Ambu bags to suit the smaller lung capacity of pediatric patients.
- Comes with a pediatric-sized mask for a proper seal on the face of a child.
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Infant Ambu Bag:
- Designed for infants, usually for newborns up to about one year of age.
- Smallest in size among the Ambu bags to suit the tiny lungs of infants.
- Equipped with a small mask suitable for the face size of an infant.