Bag-valve mask
EMSA manual resuscitator (BVM) for assisted ventilation within training and scope.
- Approx. cost
- $25–$90
- Weight
- 10–20 oz
- Used in
- 1 kit
Purpose
Deliver assisted ventilations during trained resuscitation.
Used in kits
- Volunteer EMS Response Bag
Professional & Field Ops
Alternatives
- Pocket mask— Simpler barrier ventilation; a BVM allows two-rescuer technique.
Maintenance notes
- Check the valve and mask seal; keep adult and pediatric sizes as scope requires.
Buying considerations
- Effective BVM use is a practiced, often two-person, skill.
⚠️ Safety notes
- Assisted ventilation is a trained skill within a scope of practice. This is reference gear for credentialed responders, not for untrained use.
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Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor