Newer self inflating bagging devices are being produced that are between 250 and 500 mL. Which self inflating resuscitation bag size should be used for neonatal resuscitation?
At present, there is limited evidence to advise on which specific size of bag would be best suited for neonatal resuscitation, hence the suggestion of an acceptable range (250ml to 500 ml). This range of devices should satisfactorily deliver physiological tidal volumes to a newborn during resuscitation. The following comments may assist in use of a self-inflating bag: The size of the self inflating resuscitation bag may potentially influence the tidal volume delivered to the neonate depending on the operator technique.
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