Efficiency of manual resuscitators at birth.
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چکیده
The effectiveness of five neonatal/paediatric manual resuscitators was assessed in a group of babies born by caesarean section. Results showed that devices incorporating a large volume reservoir produced the greatest tidal volume, while those with smaller volume reservoirs could not be considered satisfactory for routine use during neonatal resuscitation.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 61 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986