Correct setup for bagging in a treatment

MSDeltaFlt said:
Zz,

Go with #1. It will work with a supine pt. And don't worry about the increased deadspace volume. It wont be enough to be a negative factor. 20, maybe 30, cc is not that much. You'll be fine.

Now the trick is to bag a neb in on an intubated pt. I've got pics. Just can't remember where I put them. However, if memory serves, you'd use the setups like in your pics #1 or #2, but you'll also need a 15mm straight-line adapter to fit onto ETT.

Hook AMBU & neb up and you're golden.
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you should need the 15mm adapter anyway to fit the blue tube to the bvm mask.
 
I agree with the answer that whatever works best for you and your patient in the particular situation.
 
socalmedic said:
you should need the 15mm adapter anyway to fit the blue tube to the bvm mask.
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Not necessarily. It depends on the individual makes and models of the equipment you're using. And then there are companies that sell entire kits just for this purpose. Though I haven't seen any personally. I've just read on other forums that they're out there... for the right price.
 
Anyone here a resp tech or know one with BVM experience?
 
MrBrown might know, or medicRob... definitely medicRob.
 
mycrofft said:
Anyone here a resp tech or know one with BVM experience?
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I know of lots of RTs with BVM experience... none of them are any good at it. Have you ever seen an RT bag a patient. but on a slightly serious note, whats the actual question? I may be able to get you an answer.
 
Ah, kinda thought so. Thanks! Does the BVM/RX thing really work?
 
mycrofft said:
Ah, kinda thought so. Thanks! Does the BVM/RX thing really work?
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It won't fix the problem completely, but when they're locked up tighter 'n' a drum, it definitely helps.
 
mycrofft said:
Ah, kinda thought so. Thanks! Does the BVM/RX thing really work?
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MSDeltaFlt said:
It won't fix the problem completely, but when they're locked up tighter 'n' a drum, it definitely helps.
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I know it's anecdotal but in the one patient I have bagged treatments into it warded off complete respiratory arrest and kept his SpO2% decent until we got to the ER where he was promptly RSI'd which I'm not able to do in my system.
 
NVRob said:
I know it's anecdotal but in the one patient I have bagged treatments into it warded off complete respiratory arrest and kept his SpO2% decent until we got to the ER where he was promptly RSI'd which I'm not able to do in my system.
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Exactly.
 
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