Bag/Valve/Mask Resuscitator Stabilizer Arm and Method of Use

摘要

A stabilizer arm for a BVM resuscitator and method of use is disclosed. The stabilizer arm provides the necessary support to the reservoir bag to enable the user to exert downward pressure on the BVM resuscitator while simultaneously squeezing the reservoir bag. Due to the presence of the stabilizer arm, this pressure pushes the facial mask downward to assist in forming a tight mask to face seal. Multiple embodiments of the stabilizer arm are disclosed. The stabilizer arm may be internal, external or integrated into the wall of the reservoir bag of the BVM resuscitator and may be retro-fitted or original equipment manufactured. The external stabilizer arm may be designed to engage the neck of the outlet port of the BVM resuscitator with an open collar or a closed collar. The internal stabilizer arm may be configured to fit BVM resuscitators having single piece or multiple piece outlet valve design.

主权项

1. A stabilizer bar for a bag valve mask (BVM) resuscitator, the BVM resuscitator having a reservoir bag, a face mask, and an outlet port, the outlet port having a neck, the stabilizer bar comprising:
an attachment support member connected to the outlet port; and an extension arm member extending from the attachment support member to a position adjacent the hand of the user of the BVM resuscitator; wherein the extension arm member provides stability to the BVM resuscitator when held and operated by the hand of the user.