Laerdal LGH Simplified Resuscitator - Manual (Page 6)

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2. Check the resuscitator for leakage
Seal the patient port connector to the palm of one hand. With the other hand press the
index finger against the pressure release valve and squeeze the bag to ensure that no air
escapes through the pressure release valve or from the bag.
No air flow
3. Check the pressure release valve
Seal the patient port connector against the palm of one hand. With the other hand squeeze
the bag and ensure that excessive air escapes through the pressure release valve.
Air flow
4. Checking patient exhalation
Connect a patient mask to the patient port connector. Remove the bag from the patient
valve. Press the bag into the mask opening to form a seal. Squeeze the bag to mimic the
baby’s lungs and check that the bag can be squeezed without resistance.
Note: If the resuscitator fails
any of these tests remove
the resuscitator from use.
Dismantle the resuscitator,
replace any visually damaged
components, and re-assemble
and re-test the resuscitator.
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