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The Challenges of Traditional Bag-Valve-Mask Ventilation
Manual ventilation using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator is a critical life-saving procedure used by emergency medical personnel and healthcare providers. However, despite its widespread use, traditional BVM systems often pose challenges such as:
- Hemorrhage Control: Address bleeding and stabilize volume before using positive pressure ventilation, as it impacts venous return and cardiovascular function.
- Lung Protection: Use low tidal volumes (6–8 mL/kg of predicted body weight) to reduce the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
- Oxygen Levels: Aim for oxygen saturation of 94–98%.
- Adjust Minute Ventilation: Tailor the respiratory rate and tidal volume to address metabolic acidosis.
How the SMART Bag® MO is Changing the Game
O-Two Medical Technologies Inc. has introduced the SMART Bag® MO, a pressure-responsive, inspiratory gas flow-limiting device designed to optimize manual ventilation. Unlike traditional BVMs, the SMART Bag® MO offers
• Pressure Regulation: Prevents excessive airway pressure, reducing the risk of lung injury.
• Controlled Airflow: Limits gas flow to 40 L/min, ensuring proper oxygen delivery without overinflation.
• Feedback Mechanism: Provides tactile and visual cues to the rescuer, improving ventilation accuracy.
• Compliance with Guidelines: Delivers ventilation consistent with American Heart Association (AHA) and European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines.
Backed by Research and Clinical Studies
Numerous studies have highlighted the advantages of the SMART Bag® MO over traditional BVMs:
A 2021 study found that respiratory therapists using traditional BVMs delivered excessive tidal volumes, pressures, and flow rates, whereas the SMART Bag® MO helped maintain optimal ventilation.
Simulation-based trials demonstrated that the SMART Bag® MO significantly reduces stomach inflation, a common complication with manual ventilation.
The EPIC Study (2019) implemented the SMART Bag® MO in prehospital trauma care and found a doubled survival rate in severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients.
A Step Towards Safer and More Effective Manual Ventilation
The SMART Bag® MO represents a breakthrough in emergency care, offering better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and greater ease of use for healthcare providers. Whether in the hospital or the field, this device is helping to set new standards for manual resuscitation.
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SMART Bag® MO Bag-Valve-Mask Resuscitator
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We have been at Arab Health 2025
Founded 50 years ago, Arab Health serves as a premier platform connecting the world’s top manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors with the medical and scientific communities of the Middle East and the subcontinent.
We have been therer showcasing our innovative technologies in the fields of ventilation and analgesia, featured in our e700 and eAdvantage® systems, respectively.
The event took place from 27 – 30 January 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
