{"product_id":"sotair","title":"Sotair Training Device | BVM Flow Control Valve by SafeBVM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRAINING DEVICE ONLY - ARTG ENTRY EXPECTED END OF 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSotair device\u003c\/strong\u003e from SafeBVM is a flow control valve that helps clinicians practise safer manual ventilation technique. It fits between a manual resuscitator (BVM) and a patient mask or airway, preventing inspiratory flow rates from exceeding 55 LPM during training scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy limiting flow, the Sotair device helps reduce peak airway pressures, excessive tidal volumes and excessive breath delivery rates. This minimises the risk of over-pressurisation, over-ventilation and hyperventilation, the most common technique errors during bag-valve-mask use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the Sotair device works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the bag is squeezed too quickly or forcefully and inspiratory flow exceeds 55 LPM, the valve closes and creates resistance in the bag. This produces a tactile and auditory alarm with visual cues, prompting you to adjust technique and avoid the rapid, forceful squeezes that lead to unsafe ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Sotair is flow limiting rather than pressure limiting, it automatically adjusts peak pressure based on the patient's airway and lung compliance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy lungs:\u003c\/strong\u003e peak pressures cap around 20 to 22 cmH₂O, below the threshold where air enters the stomach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased airway resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e (asthma, COPD): peak pressure limit adjusts upward to meet patient need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestrictive lung disease\u003c\/strong\u003e (pulmonary fibrosis, obesity hypoventilation): limits adapt to compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParamedic and EMS training programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst aid and BVM technique refresher courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimulation centres and clinical education teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospital and aged care resuscitation training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF) and the US Military, the Sotair device is small, lightweight and easy to integrate into existing BVM training kits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SafeBVM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47766663168233,"sku":"SBVM-SAT","price":82.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/9627\/5849\/files\/Sotair_Alone.png?v=1738113516","url":"https:\/\/gremed.au\/products\/sotair","provider":"MyMedEquip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}