Key Components and Description:

•     Self-inflating bag: A hand-compressed bag that delivers air or oxygen to the newborn’s lungs; re-expands automatically without requiring an external gas source.
•     Mask: A face mask that seals over the newborn’s nose and mouth to facilitate effective ventilation.
•     Upright design: The bag is held in a vertical orientation, allowing easier one-handed operation and improved control of ventilation.
•     PEEP valve: Maintains a small amount of positive pressure in the lungs at the end of exhalation, helping to prevent alveolar collapse and improve gas exchange.

Primary Functions:

•      Provides positive pressure ventilation (PPV) during neonatal resuscitation.
•      Maintains positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to support functional residual capacity and oxygenation.
•      Suitable for use in both term and preterm infants requiring respiratory support at birth.

Advantages:

•       Intuitive and ergonomic design, especially useful in low-resource or emergency settings.
•       Enhanced control of tidal volume and airway pressure.
•       Reduces the risk of lung injury (barotrauma) compared to devices without PEEP.
•       May be used in both clinical settings and training programs (depending on compliance with medical standards).

Clinical Applications:

•      Neonatal resuscitation in delivery rooms.
•      Respiratory support during neonatal emergencies.