Preparation For Training - Ambu Baby Mode D'emploi

1. Introduction
Ambu ® Baby is an instruction and training manikin for the simulation
of realistic and correct anatomical conditions during cardiopulmonary
resuscitation by means of insufflation and external cardiac compression.
Like the Ambu Man, the Ambu Baby features a unique, patented
hygienic system under which each trainee gets his own face piece and
head bag, thereby minimising any risk of cross-infection between
trainees.
With the special hygienic system, disassembly and internal cleaning and
disinfection are rendered unnecessary both during and after training.
The Ambu Baby provides an exceptionally lifelike representation of the
human anatomy, particularly of those features important to training in
modern resuscitation techniques.
2. Operating principles - see
When air is blown through the mouth and nose of the face piece (1.1),
the head bag (1.2) fills, thereby displacing the air in the skull (1.3)
through the valve (1.4) which is open when the head is slightly hyper-
extended. The valve closes if there is no hyperextension or if the head
is extended too far.
Air will then pass through the neck tube (1.5) down into the lung bag
(1.6) which expands and elevates the chest.
If insufflation takes place too quickly and/or the air volume is too high,
the stomach valve (1.7) will open and allow air to flow into the stom-
ach bag (1.8), thereby distending the stomach region.
When external cardiac compression is performed, the chest is squeezed
and an expanding pad (1.9) will cause the chest to refill.
External cardiac compression must be concluded before starting insuf-
flation to minimise the risk of stomach inflation. This applies to Ambu
Baby as well as to resuscitation of real babies.
By operating the on/off slider (1.10) on the side of Ambu Baby, the air-
way can be blocked to simulate airway obstruction irrespective of the
position of the head.
It is possible to simulate a brachial pulse on the right upper arm by
manually activating the attached bellows.
Arms and legs are permanently attached and cannot be removed.
3. Hygienic system
The head bag is placed in the skull and the face piece is fitted.
Insufflation has just started (see
Insufflation is concluded and expiration has just started (see
Note: To make the hygienic system to function as intended, each
trainee must use his own face piece and head bag during training.

4. Preparation for training

The Ambu Baby manikin is supplied in a soft, nylon carrying case.
Unpack the manikin and place it in position for training, for example
on a table.
Mounting the head bag and the face piece:
Roll both sides against each other or fold it as shown (see
Insert the head bag as shown (see
Fold the edges sideways. Make sure that the neck of the head bag is
bended over the bushing and opened so that air can be blown into
the head (see and ).
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