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When would a paramedic or emt use an ambu bag?
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Hypoxemia: Whenever oxygen saturation is low or prior to intubation, an ambu bag can used by the emt or paramedic.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Assit breathing: To assist an already breathing patient who's ventilation is inadequate or to primarily breath for any patient who has stopped.
Answered 2/10/2013
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