What Is the Silicone Infant Resuscitator?
The VM-RSSI, the Hi-Care RESSILI, is a silicone bag-valve-mask resuscitator specifically designed for the neonatal and infant airway, for patients up to 10kg. The 350ml silicone bag is the smallest in the resuscitator range, delivering the precisely controlled small tidal volumes required for safe neonatal ventilation, approximately 5-8ml/kg, or 15-70ml for a neonate. Three mask sizes, #0, #1 and #2, are available to accommodate different neonatal and infant face sizes, from premature neonates through to larger infants.
Neonatal Resuscitation Importance
Approximately 10% of newborns require some form of respiratory support at birth, and 1% require active resuscitation with bag-valve-mask ventilation. The VM-RSSI is designed to meet the requirements of neonatal resuscitation as set out by the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), providing consistent, controlled ventilation with a pressure relief valve to prevent lung injury in the highly compliant neonatal chest. The 900ml oxygen reservoir provides adequate oxygen buffering for neonatal oxygen flow requirements.
Components, Sterilisation and Availability in South Africa
The VM-RSSI includes a patient valve with pressure relief valve, a 350ml silicone bag, a reservoir valve and a 900ml oxygen reservoir. Multiple mask sizes, #0, #1 and #2, are available. The silicone construction is autoclavable for use across multiple patients in neonatal units and delivery suites, and the unit operates across a temperature range of -18°C to +50°C. Available in South Africa from Vital Medical, the VM-RSSI suits neonatal units, delivery suites and emergency departments performing NRP-protocol resuscitation. Facilities can request a free quote through the Vital Medical website and receive a personalised response within 24 hours.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hi-Care |
| SKU | VM-RSSI |
| Model | RESSILI |
| Type | Manual BVM resuscitator – silicone – infant |
| Patient Size | Neonate / infant (up to 10kg) |
| Bag Volume | 350ml (silicone) |
| Mask Sizes | #0, #1, #2 (neonatal/infant) |
| Oxygen Reservoir | 900ml |
| Components | Patient valve with PLV, silicone bag, reservoir valve, O2 reservoir |
| Sterilisation | Autoclavable (silicone) |
| Operating Temp | -18°C to +50°C |
| Application | Neonatal resuscitation, NRP protocol, delivery suite |
