Bag valve mask (Ambu bag)

Convenient bag valve mask - an important assistive device for ventilator users

Ambu bag, a silicone balloon, about baseball size, with connection to the ventilator hose.

Ambu bag

The bag valve mask is an air chamber made of silicone that can be connected to a tracheotomy if the ventilator does not work or the battery dies. Assistants can blow air into the user’s lungs by pressing on the bag.
A plastic strap is available as an accessory to hang the bag valve mask from a hook or similar.

The user has a small convenient model that can be compressed when it is not in use.

Users comments
The user always has the bag valve mask along. It is packed in a bag on the wheelchair. She also has one placed next to the bed.

Paid for by
County Council

Ambu bag compressed

Ambu bag compressed

Bag valve mask hanging on tube holder next to bed

Bag valve mask hanging on tube holder next to bed

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Author: Nina

Nina bor i en lägenhet. Hon arbetar deltid. Hon skadade sig 1996 och har en hög tetraplegi (C4) och är i behov av ventilator. Hon har dubbel assistans dygnet runt.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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