Emergency ventilation
December 1st 2004 The Laerdal pocket mask is a practical alternative to mouth-to-mouth for emergency ventilation.
The device is said to be easier to use than a bagvalve mask and is highly effective in the supply of high-flow oxygen. It gives good two-way protection and is light and portable.
It has a low resistance one-way valve with a disposable 3M Filtrete hydrophobic filter to help prevent the passage of liquids and secretions.
The distance to the patient allows the rescuer to check the patient’s mouth colour, secretions and chest movement. An optional oxygen inlet provides supplemental oxygen during ventilation of a non-breathing patient or for inhalation by a spontaneously breathing patient. Masks can be used on adults, children and infants. More articles from Laerdal Medical Ltd: | 
