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Bag valve mask — A bag valve mask (also known as a BVM or Ambu bag) is a hand held device used to provide ventilation to a patient who is not breathing or who is breathing inadequately. The device is a normal part of a resuscitation kit for trained professional,… … Wikipedia
bag valve mask — noun A bag, used to resuscitate a patient by supplying air or oxygen directly to the trachea and into the lungs … Wiktionary
AMBU BAG — Bag valve mask resusicitator used in an Ambulance (Medical » Hospitals) … Abbreviations dictionary
Non-rebreather mask — A non rebreather mask, or NRB, is a device used in medical emergencies that require oxygen therapy. An NRB requires that the patient can breathe unassisted, but unlike low flow nasal cannula, the NRB allows for the delivery of higher… … Wikipedia
Pocket mask — A pocket mask, or pocket face mask or CPR mask, is a device used to safely deliver rescue breaths during a cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest.DesignThe pocket mask is a small device that can be carried on one s person. Air is administered to… … Wikipedia
Oxygen mask — A plastic oxygen mask on an ER patient. An oxygen mask provides a method to transfer breathing oxygen gas from a storage tank to the lungs. Oxygen masks may cover the nose and mouth (oral nasal mask) or the entire face (full face mask). They may… … Wikipedia
Positive end-expiratory pressure valve — Description = A PEEP Valve, or Positive end expiratory pressure valve is a device used for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure(CPAP), Biphasic Positive Airway Pressure (also called Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) or an intubated patient. On an… … Wikipedia
BLB mask — a face mask that has a combined inspiratory and expiratory valve and a bag for rebreathing, used mainly with oxygen delivery systems at high altitudes, and occasionally for clinical administration of oxygen … Medical dictionary
Air freshener — A basic gel fragrance air freshener. Air fresheners are consumer products used in homes or commercial products used in restrooms that typically emit fragrance. There are two broad air freshener categories: continuous action and instant action.… … Wikipedia
BVM — Bag Valve Mask (Medical » Physiology) * Bag Valve mask (for ventilating a patient) (Medical » Physiology) … Abbreviations dictionary
