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reservoir bag

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reservoir bag

reservoir bag,
a component of an anesthesia machine in which gas accumulates, forming a reserve supply of gas for use during manual control of ventilation. It serves as a visible monitor of respiratory rate and depth.

reservoir bag,
n a repository for excess gas that is attached to an anesthesia machine. It may be used as a source of gas during manual ventilation or to gauge the patient's respiratory rate and depth while under anesthesia.


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