Pocket mask
Pocket mask
A pocket mask (pronounced: pɒkɪt mæsk) is a device used in resuscitation to safely deliver rescue breaths during a cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest.
Etymology
The term "pocket mask" is derived from its compact size that allows it to be carried in a pocket. The word "pocket" comes from the Middle English word "poket," meaning a small bag, which is a diminutive of the Old North French word "poke." The word "mask" originates from the Middle French word "masque," which means a covering to hide or guard the face.
Usage
The pocket mask is used by first responders, healthcare providers, and any trained personnel in a situation where cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is needed. The mask is placed over the patient's face, creating a seal to prevent air leakage. The rescuer can then breathe into a one-way valve at the top of the mask to provide the patient with oxygen.
Related Terms
- Resuscitation: The act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.
- Cardiac arrest: A sudden loss of heart function.
- Respiratory arrest: A condition in which breathing stops.
- First responder: A person with specialized training who is among the first to arrive and provide assistance at the scene of an emergency.
- Healthcare provider: A person or institution that provides medical services.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): A lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including a heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pocket mask
- Wikipedia's article - Pocket mask
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