Table 3. Average tidal volume delivered (ml) for each BVM tested, at the start of the extended day trial, and after the completion of seven days of continuous use.
Ambu PEEP 5 (ml) | Ambu (ml) | Laerdal LSR Silicone (ml) | Laerdal PVC (ml) | Rüsch (ml) | |
Day 0 | 322 +/- 1 | 327 +/- 2 | 332 +/- 2 | 395 +/- 0.5 | 323 +/- 1 |
Day 7 | 325 +/- 1 | 328 +/- 2 | 323 +/- 1 | 391 +/- 0.5 | 320 +/- 1 |
Day 30 | 300 +/- 0.4 | ||||
Day 45 | 304 +/- 0.4 | ||||
Percent difference | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 3.7 |