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The First Clinical Experiences
with the
Oxylator® EM-100
R. C. van Urk and B. J. Teunissen
Introduction | The
Oxylator® EM-100 | Evaluation
Form and Results | Case
Reports | Conclusions
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Conclusions
The use of the OXYLATOR® EM-100 offers several obvious advantages
over the Water-set and AMBU bag:
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hands-free ventilation of a patient
with an endotracheal tube |
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regular monitoring of ventilation |
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compact and light equipment |
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administering 100% oxygen is possible
(as compared to AMBU bag) |
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no rebreathing |
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lower risk of barotrauma |
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manual respiration via a mask, using
jawthrust, can be administered by a single person |
With proper training, the Oxylator is a fine resuscitation tool
in emergencies and during short transports. The fact that manual
respiration can be administered by a single person via a mask
using jawthrust is a valuable asset, but this procedure requires
a sturdy ventilation mask (Toddler King system). The ergonomically
well designed Oxylator is most convenient and easy to operate.
During respiration of longer duration, CO2 monitoring is recommended
to allow any increase or decrease in CO2 levels to be corrected.
The Oxylator can be very useful in acute breathing problems
occurring in anaesthesia and emergency rooms and intensive care
units. Because it is so easy to handle, it could also be made
standard equipment in ambulances and resuscitation ambulances,
or for Mobile Medical Teams.
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