Description of the resuscitator 7
Hazards in ventilating non intubated patients
2. Description of the resuscitator
2.1 COMBIBAG components
The COMBIBAG resuscitator for adults and children
consists of 4 working parts:
Patient valve
The patient valve consists of:
• the valve body with bag adapter,
• inspiration cone for connection of the mask or
endotracheal tube connector (diameter
22/15 mm)
• valve diaphragm for separating inspiration and
expiration
• safety valve (pressure-relief valve).
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pressure > 20cm H
2
O Õ pressure < 20cm H
2
O Í effect
stomach
contens of the
stomach
diaphragm
lungs
esophagus
trachea
Patient valve (non-
rebreathing walve)
Safety valve
Squeeze bag
(compressable
unit)
Intake valve