1.2 BVM Lab Activity

1. Explain at least three differences between self-inflating and flow-inflating resuscitation bags. When would one be used over the other?
2. Using a clear filter, breathe (and have your lab partner give you breaths while you pretend to be apneic) on both the self-inflating and flow -inflating resuscitation bags. Describe how you felt and explain the differences.
3. In a separate sheet of paper, draw a BVM (See Figure 4^[1]) as shown below and label the parts of an adult self-inflating resuscitation bag using this word bank: Face Mask, Inlet Port and Pressure Release Valve, Oxygen Reservoir, Self-inflating Bag, Oxygen Connector Tubing, Expiratory Valve.
   

   

    

4. Locate a PEEP valve and attach it to an adult self-inflating resuscitation bag. Connect a pressure manometer and measure the amount of PEEP from the valve.  How does a PEEP valve work?  When and why would you use it?
5. In the laboratory classroom, with a lab partner, practice the manual resuscitator competency using an airway manikin.