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bagging Usage notes: informal. the artificial ventilation performed with a respirator bag, such as an Ambu bag or the reservoir bag on an anesthesia machine. The bag is squeezed to deliver air to the patient's lungs through a mask, an endotracheal tube, or another breathing device. During general anesthesia the anesthetist may use this technique to assist or control the respiration of an unconscious patient. bagging rhythmical, manual squeezing of a reservoir bag in an anesthetic system to provide artificial ventilation to an animal; manual intermittent positive pressure breathing. bagging Drug slang A 'street' term for the use of inhalant abuse substances Emergency medicine Manual respiration for a Pt with dyspnea, using a handheld squeeze bag attached to a face mask How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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