Current NRP guidelines recommend the use of either self-inflating, flow-inflating or T-piece resuscitators for manual ventilation of neonates. This side-by-side comparison highlights the additional features of a T-piece resuscitator compared to a self-inflating system/BVM and hyperinflation system.
| Neonatal Resuscitator Features + Functionality | SafeT | BVM Self-Inflating | Hyperinflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous O2 Flow | • | • | |
| Pre-Set + Deliver Consistent PIP | • | ||
| Pre-Set + Deliver Consistent PEEP | • | • | • |
| Can Provide CPAP | • | • | |
| Pre-set Maximum Pressure + Adjustability During Resus. | • | ||
| Integrated Pressure Manometer | • | • | • |
| Pressure Relief Valve | • | • | • |
| Hand Compression Required | • | • | |
| Portable | • | • | • |