Laerdal Silicone Resuscitator Preterm Complete With Mask In Carton (85005133)

When a premature infant requires immediate respiratory support, the equipment must be flawlessly designed for both precision and safety. The Laerdal Silicone Resuscitator Preterm Complete With Mask In Carton (85005133) is a comprehensive, five-part manual ventilation system crafted specifically to meet the delicate physiological needs of preterm babies. Delivered in a convenient, easily stored carton, this complete kit equips delivery rooms and intensive care units with everything necessary to deliver life-saving oxygenation reliably and effectively.

Why Choose This Product?

Premature lungs are highly susceptible to severe barotrauma, making standard pediatric equipment too risky to use. This Laerdal Silicone Resuscitator stands out by offering a finely tuned, preterm-specific volume bag made of premium transparent silicone. This material provides exceptional bag re-expansion and unparalleled tactile feedback, allowing clinicians to physically feel the patient’s lung compliance and significantly reduce the risk of over-inflation. Furthermore, the completely see-through design of the masks and ventilation bag empowers healthcare providers to constantly visually monitor the patient’s lip color, secretions, vomit, and exhalation fogging without ever needing to break the airway seal.

Key Features & Benefits

• Preterm-Specific Masks: Includes both size 0 and size 0/1 see-through silicone masks, ensuring a proper, leak-free seal on the smallest facial features. Includes a multi-function mask cover for added durability.

• One-Way Patient Valve: Safely directs fresh air and supplemental oxygen to the infant while preventing exhaled air from re-entering the ventilation bag.

• Flexible Swivel Connector: Enhances clinical maneuverability, allowing the provider to ventilate the infant effectively from various angles and positions without compromising the mask seal.

• Exceptional Bag Re-Expansion: The premium silicone ventilation bag delivers rapid recoil, which is essential for the high-frequency ventilation rates often required in neonatal resuscitation.

• Integrated Oxygen Delivery: Features an intake and reservoir valve that easily connects to an external oxygen supply, storing excess O2 in the reservoir bag to deliver high-concentration oxygen exactly when needed.

• High-Quality & Compliant: Built to Laerdal’s rigorous quality and compliance standards, ensuring long-term reliability in high-stress medical environments.

Ideal Use Cases

• Hospital delivery rooms and maternity wards for the immediate post-natal resuscitation of premature infants.

• Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and Special Care Nurseries managing vulnerable patients.

• Dedicated neonatal transport teams requiring reliable, manually operated positive pressure ventilation.

• Clinical simulation and training environments teaching Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) protocols.

Directions for Use

1. Remove the system from the carton and visually inspect all five main components to ensure proper assembly and sterilization prior to the emergency.

2. Select the most appropriately sized mask (size 0 or 0/1) to ensure a snug fit over the infant’s nose and mouth, making sure it does not overlap the eyes.

3. Attach the selected mask securely to the swivel connector on the patient valve.

4. If administering supplemental oxygen, connect the oxygen supply line to the integrated intake valve and ensure the oxygen reservoir bag is attached to capture the flow.

5. Position the mask on the patient using an appropriate grip, maintaining an open airway.

6. Squeeze the silicone bag gently to deliver rescue breaths, carefully monitoring chest rise and utilizing tactile feedback to gauge lung compliance.

Important Safety & Storage Information

• Storage: Store the resuscitator in its original carton or a designated clean medical cabinet. Keep in a dry environment at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight, extreme heat, and harsh chemicals.

• Maintenance & Sterilization: This system is fully reusable. Following every patient use, the device must be entirely disassembled, thoroughly cleaned, and sterilized (e.g., autoclaved) in strict accordance with standard clinical infection control protocols and Laerdal’s manufacturer guidelines.

• Safety Warning: Neonatal manual ventilation requires specialized training. This device must only be operated by healthcare professionals properly certified in neonatal resuscitation to prevent lung injury or inadequate oxygenation.