Newborn self-inflating manual resuscitators: precision robotic testing of safety and reliability.

Journal: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition
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Abstract

AIM: A controlled bench test was undertaken to determine the performance variability among a range of neonatal self-inflating bags (SIB) compliant with current International Standards Organisation (ISO).

Authors

  • Mark B Tracy
    Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Robert Halliday
    Sydney Children's Hospital Network, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Sally K Tracy
    Midwifery and Women's Health Research Unit, University of Sydney, Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Murray K Hinder
    Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.