A member asked:

What happens if a patient is intubated and you don't have resources (mechanical ventilator), and its more than 12 hours, how long is bagging effective?

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Dr. Mario Mangas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ventilator vs baggin: Bagging is effective as long as ventilation is provided effectively and the patient is oxygenating appropriately.

Answered 6/17/2017

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