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4. Operating instructions
4.1 Introductory remarks
4.2 Checking the function
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Operating instructions
Although it is commonly assumed that resuscitation
should be carried out only after respiratory failure has
been confirmed, it must be emphasized that it should
be commenced as soon as symptoms such as:
•
cyanosis and/or
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visibly reduced respiratory movements and/or
•
very low respiratory frequency and/or
•
diminished respiratory murmur and/or
•
diminished air flow
indicate dangerous suppression or restriction of spon-
taneous breathing. This ensures that all forms of hy-
poventilation, such as dead space breathing and
breath "rattling" are covered.
The function of the COMBIBAG resuscitation bag
should be proven before each use and can be
checked in a few seconds as follows:
•
Squeeze the bag with the right hand and cover the
patient valve with the left hand: regardless of the re-
lief valve setting, air can be felt and heard to flow
into the left hand.
•
Release the bag: it expands rapidly and air can be
heard to flow through the inlet valve.
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