https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/clinical-discussions/31712/ambu-bags---question What are the benefits (if any) of using an ambu bag rather than, say a T-piece or a Bain circuit? With thanks! en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/174901?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:35:41 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:88829247-9b4a-4f49-afd6-ff4b89efe1d9sananbaz<p>I would say:</p> <p>Can use anywhere - no need for oxygen supply or anaesthetic machine.</p> <p>Can use in animal ambulance when transferring patients (eg critical patient that stops breathing)</p> <p>Quicker, as self inflates rather than filling anaesthetic circuit each time.</p> <p>Easy to use and less likely to case barotrauma from over inflation when used by inexperienced staff.</p> <p>Obviously there are many reasons an anaesthetic machine and circuit are preferable, but in an emergency situation the ambubag is useful to start artificial respiration whilst getting equipment ready, or moving them to a resuscitation area.&nbsp;</p> <p>x</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>