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2. Inhaler spacer - Wikipedia

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   Valved holding chambers are particularly useful for children, people with severe shortness of breath, and those with cognitive impairment. [3] After removing the MDI's cap, the MDI mouthpiece is inserted into the back of the spacer. The front part of the chamber is closed off by either a mouthpiece or a mask that covers the mouth and nose.

3. Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation - Wikipedia

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   The amount of oxygen available to the patient in mouth-to-mouth is around 16%. If this is done through a pocket mask with an oxygen flow, this increases to 40% oxygen. If either a bag valve mask or a mechanical ventilator is used with an oxygen supply, this rises to 99% oxygen. The greater the oxygen concentration, the more efficient the ...

4. Escape breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   Polish Au-2 escape respirator. Escape breathing apparatus, also called escape respirators, escape sets, self-rescuer masks, emergency life saving apparatus (ELSA), emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD), and Respiratory Protective Smoke Escape Devices (RPED), [1] [2] are portable breathing apparatus that provide the wearer with respiratory protection for a limited period, intended for ...

5. Laryngeal mask airway - Wikipedia

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   The first study of a laryngeal mask in 23 patients was conducted at London Hospital in 1982. Insertion and ventilation using the laryngeal mask in 16 anaesthetised, paralysed female patients was successful, achieving a seal greater than 20 cm H 2 O in all patients. Emergence from anaesthesia was also noted to be uneventful and only 3 patients ...

6. Bag valve mask - Wikipedia

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   Bag valve mask. Part 1 is the flexible mask to seal over the patients face, part 2 has a filter and valve to prevent backflow into the bag (prevents patient deprivation and bag contamination) and part 3 is the soft bag element which is squeezed to expel air to the patient

7. Venturi mask - Wikipedia

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   The venturi mask, also known as an air-entrainment mask, is a medical device to deliver a known oxygen concentration to patients on controlled oxygen therapy. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The mask was invented by Moran Campbell at McMaster University Medical School as a replacement for intermittent oxygen treatment.