Intermediate
Technical
In the Industry Vocabulary Test
bagging
Manual ventilation using a bag-mask device to provide positive pressure breaths to an infant.
Full Definition
Bagging refers to the manual administration of positive pressure ventilation using a self-inflating bag or flow-inflating bag connected to a face mask. This technique is commonly used during neonatal resuscitation or when providing temporary respiratory support. The procedure requires careful attention to pressure delivery and rate to avoid complications such as pneumothorax or gastric distension.
Usage
Usage note: Avoid confusing with mechanical ventilation; bagging is manual and temporary.
In Context
- "The respiratory therapist began bagging the infant immediately after birth due to poor respiratory effort." — Birth documentation
- "Effective bagging with 21% oxygen restored the newborn's heart rate above 100 bpm." — Resuscitation report
Also known as
manual ventilation
positive pressure ventilation
bag-mask ventilation
Contrasted with
spontaneous breathing
unassisted ventilation
Don't confuse with
intubation
CPAP