Indications For Use; Cautions And Warnings - Laerdal The BAG II Mode D'emploi

Indications for Use

The BAG resuscitator is a self-inflating, manual resuscitator that is intended for patients requiring total or
intermittent ventilation support.The BAG resuscitator provides positive pressure ventilation and also allows for
spontaneous breathing either with an artificial airway or with a face mask (3)(a), (b) or (c).

Cautions and Warnings

– Resuscitators should only be used by persons who have received specific training in their use.
– When using supplemental oxygen, do not allow smoking or use unit near sparking equipment, open flame,
oil or other flammable chemicals.
– The BAG should not be used in toxic or hazardous atmospheres.
– Infant and Child units are equipped with a pressure-limiting device (2) which opens at a pressure of approx.
35±5 cmH O. However, an abrupt, high-volume manual breath may cause the unit to exceed this level.The
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pressure relief valve can be overridden by depressing the plunger momentarily with light finger pressure or
locked in place by using the push-twist locking feature.
– The resuscitator is for single patient use only. Do not reuse. Do not sterilize.
– Re-use will lead to increased risk of cross contamination, degradation of performance and/or device
malfunction. Laerdal is not responsible for any consequences of re-use.
– Use the appropriate resuscitator size (7)(a), (b) or (c).The wrong size can result in inadequate or excessive
air pressure being delivered to the patient. See the Performance and Specifications table for sizing.
– When using supplemental oxygen, the flow from its source should be monitored. Delivery of supplemental
oxygen greater than 30 LPM (Liters Per Minute) may result in inadvertent positive end expiratory pressure
(PEEP).
– The use of third party products and oxygen delivery devices (e.g. filters and demand valves) with The BAG
Disposable Resuscitator may have an affect on product performance. Please consult with the manufacturer
of the third party device to verify compatibility with The BAG and obtain information on the possible
performance changes.
Limited Warranty
The BAG Disposable Resuscitator is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials only.
Please refer to the Global Warranty statement for additional terms and conditions (www.laerdal.com).
Practical Operation
1 Remove the resuscitator from the outer protective polybag. Expand the Adult or Child resuscitator from
collapsed configuration to its operating position.
2 Inspect the unit to be sure the system is complete.
3 PRE-OPERATIVE FUNCTIONAL TEST:
− Compress the ventilation bag (7) with one hand then release the grip on the bag. Rapid bag re-expansion
confirms efficient air intake.
− Block the patient valve/mask connector part and try to compress the bag. If the bag cannot be compressed
with reasonable force, the valve is efficiently preventing backward escape of air.
− Place a reservoir bag, (5) or (6), or test lung (if available) over the patient valve. Compress the bag several
times. This should fill the reservoir or test lung and confirm that the patient valve is able to efficiently direct
air to the patient.
− Compress the filled reservoir bag. Air should vent to the atmosphere as indicated by lifting of the disk
membrane at the base of the mask connector and not return to the ventilation bag (7).
4 PRESSURE RELIEF REGULATOR: The Infant and Child resuscitators feature a patient valve with a special
pressure limiting device (2) mounted on the upper valve housing. If inspiration meets with pulmonary
resistance of approximately 35±5 cmH
barotrauma. A hissing sound can be heard when the device opens. If higher ventilation pressure is required,
O, the device opens, reducing the risk of stomach distension and / or
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