Description
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of its uses:
Emergency Ventilation:
The primary use is to assist or provide ventilation to patients who are not breathing or have inadequate breathing, such as those who have stopped breathing or are experiencing respiratory failure.
Pre-hospital and In-hospital Use:
Ambu bags are commonly used by paramedics and EMTs in ambulances and by medical professionals in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
During Surgery and Clinical Death:
They are also used during surgery and before a patient can be connected to a ventilator, according to Pediatric Oncall.
Oxygenation:
Ambu bags can be used to deliver oxygen along with positive pressure ventilation, helping to maintain oxygen levels in the patient’s blood.
Transport and Transfers:
They are crucial for transporting patients from one location to another within a hospital or during transfers between facilities.