Manual Artificial Resuscitator
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A Manual Artificial Resuscitator, often called a BVM, is a hand-squeezed device for delivering positive pressure breaths during respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, or patient transport. It connects to a face mask or airway, can attach to oxygen, and comes in adult, pediatric, and infant sizes. Buyers choose it for fast, power-free ventilation, high compatibility with standard connectors, and dependable performance in ambulances, hospitals, and clinics.
Description
A Manual Artificial Resuscitator is a hand-squeezed device used to deliver positive pressure breaths to patients who are not breathing or breathing inadequately. Often called a bag valve mask (BVM), it works with a face mask or an advanced airway to move air or oxygen into the lungs during emergencies, transport, and short procedures. Available in adult, pediatric, and infant sizes, it is a staple in ambulances, clinics, operating rooms, and critical-care areas.
Key features and benefits:
• Self-inflating bag with a one-way valve to prevent rebreathing and ensure reliable airflow
• Oxygen reservoir option for higher oxygen delivery when connected to an oxygen source
• Standard 15 mm/22 mm connectors for compatibility with masks, airways, and circuits
• Optional PEEP valve port to help maintain alveolar recruitment and improve oxygenation
• Transparent, cushioned mask for a better seal and visual monitoring of patient’s face
• Ergonomic grip and textured surface for secure handling with either hand
• Sizes for adult, child, and infant; pediatric models often include a pressure-limiting safety feature
• Medical-grade, latex-free materials; offered as single-use sterile or reusable autoclavable designs
Typical applications:
• Pre-hospital care and resuscitation kits
• Emergency departments and crash carts
• Anesthesia induction, recovery, and patient transport between departments
• Sedation support in dental and minor procedure settings
• Disaster response, first responder training, and community preparedness programs
Why choose it:
Compared with mouth-to-mask methods, a manual resuscitator is more hygienic, allows higher oxygen delivery, and gives the operator better control of tidal volume and rate. Compared with powered ventilators, it is compact, affordable, and requires no electricity, making it ideal as a first-line or backup airway tool. Quality models are built to recognized requirements for operator-powered resuscitators and standard breathing connections, supporting safe use by trained personnel within established protocols.
