What is an ambu bag?

Posted by on Jan 16, 2012 in Diseases, Conditions and Treatments | Comments Off

Have you ever heard of something called ambu bag? Many have not heard of it, however it is proven to be a very useful tool when trying to save someone else’s life. An ambu bag is nothing but a bag as the name already says, however it is a special bag that has a one way air valve that allows you to do CPR (Cardio Respiratory Resuscitation) on people that are not awake and with shallow breathing.

This ambu bag is made of sturdy plastic materials that allow you to be free of fears regarding it breaking in the middle of the CPR. This model of ambu bag is called a one way air valve, which means that only air can go out and that none will be in contact with you, protecting you against diseases. These ambu bags also come with a rubber thread that can easily fit around your face.