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inspiratory impedance threshold device

Mechanism of action: - valve used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to decrease intrathoracic pressure & improve venous return to the heart - the valve is a part of a face mask or endotracheal tube - it may open at high or low pressures

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ResQCPR System

General

device (medical device)

References

  1. Wikipedia: Impedance threshold device http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impedance_threshold_device