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| (Tuesday, 08 January 2008) Written by shepherd1h |
| Hi, My wife and I purchased an AED (automated external defibrillator). We took the online training course and have a question concerning the method of giving artificial respiration. A folded face mask with a one-way valve was supplied with the AED. It is small and can be attached to a keychain. We live alone and want the best survival rate possible. Assuming that only one person will be giving the CPR, I want the easiest way to deliver air. I know I can buy a shaped mask made of soft plastic. With either masks the rescuer still has to stop compressions and change their body position to deliver air. I know this is Very physically demanding. Would it be better to use a “Bag Valve Mask” and squeeze the bag to deliver O2? There is another possibility. Should I use a system that uses an oxygen bottle with a face mask? Do I stick with the shaped mask? Maybe I need way more training to do more than use my breath to supply air. I don't much care about cost. The AED cost $1,500. My wife's life is priceless. Thanks, Ted
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