What is Reservoir Bag

Many people suffer from respiratory diseases due to the new viruses and suspended particles in the air. In recent years, the corona virus has seriously endangered human health and unfortunately caused many people to lose their lives. In addition, the dangerous viruses of polluted air and dust of recent droughts have increased the number of respiratory patients. Access to oxygen is one of the necessities of respiratory patients, and science seeks to find new solutions in this field. One of these products is the reservoir bag, which has been produced and made available to patients in recent years. The reservoir bag is one of the most used masks for providing oxygen to patients. Stay with us in this article to learn more about the features of the reservoir bag.

Various types of respiratory diseases

Before introducing a reservoir bag, it is better to familiarize yourself with various respiratory diseases. So that you can know exactly who this product is suitable for. People who have lung problems need products to remove the obstruction of the respiratory tract and facilitate breathing. Some common respiratory diseases are as follows:

• Asthma
• Obstructive pulmonary disease
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Pneumonia
• Laryngotracheobronchitis
• Small tongue infection

Many of the mentioned diseases have common symptoms. Shortness of breath, chest pain and coughing are common in all of them. Therefore, if you see such symptoms, you must see a doctor and use oxygen capsules and oxygen masks most of the time.

Methods of increasing blood oxygen

A decrease in oxygen supply in the blood causes the functioning of all enzymes and cells in the body to be disrupted. Therefore, it is necessary to learn the required activities to increase oxygen delivery. Below are some examples.

• Cough
• Right sitting
• Deep and continuous breath
• Go to a place with proper ventilation

When oxygen is reduced, coughing causes mucus to move and oxygenation is easily done. If you were lying down and felt short of breath, sit properly. This action reduces the pressure on the lungs.

Who can use an oxygen mask?

Many patients who have breathing problems or are hospitalized in the ICU require oxygen. In fact, body tissues can function properly with the presence of oxygen. Signs of insufficient oxygen in the body include high blood pressure, lethargy, sleepiness, and shortness of breath. At this time, oxygen will be prescribed for patients.

Oxygen mask is one of the products that can be used to provide the oxygen which patients need. Today, a wide range of these masks are available on the market.

Some of these masks have their own function. In this type of masks, oxygen enters the patient’s lungs with a high flow.

Types of oxygen masks

Nowadays, various types of oxygen masks have been produced according to the needs of patients. We mention them here.

• Simple oxygen mask
• Venture oxygen mask
• Bagged oxygen mask or Reservoir bag

What is a Reservoir Bag?

The reservoir bag is one of the required products for respiratory patients. These masks provide the necessary oxygen for the patient. In fact, a small bag is attached to the mask. In this bag, breathing air is stored and a large volume of oxygen is provided to the patient.

It should be noted that some patients need more oxygen or oxygen at a higher pressure. With the help of a reservoir bag, you can supply the oxygen needed by the patient.

How to use the Reservoir bag 

The use of a reservoir bag depends on the weight and age of the patient. First, you should connect the hose at the end of the mask to the oxygen capsule. Place the corresponding clip on the nasal septum and let the oxygen enter the patient’s lung according to the doctor’s instructions.

Application of reservoir bag

Reduction of oxygen supply to blood capillaries causes damage to human body tissues and brain. If the oxygen level drops below 90, Oxygen will be prescribed for the patient. Therefore, the use of oxygen masks will be necessary for the patient. Simple oxygen masks sometimes return exhaled air to the patient’s lungs. This current is very dangerous and may cause the death of the patient. But reservoir bags have a special bag and prevent the return of exhaled air or carbon dioxide.

Sometimes the patient needs oxygen at a higher concentration or higher pressure. At this time, the need for this volume of oxygen can be met by squeezing the bag.

Types of reservoir bag

Masks with bags or reservoir bags are available in two models.

reservoir bag with exhalation storage (Rebreathing Mask)

reservoir bag without exhalation storage (Non Rebreathing Mask)

Reservoir bag with exhalation storage

In this model of the mask, there is a special bag to store exhalation. Note that there is some oxygen in the exhalation. This exhalation is stored in the bag and a large amount of oxygen enters the lungs in each breath. Also, this current prevents the drying of the respiratory mucus.

Reservoir bag without exhalation reserve

In this type of reservoir bag, there is no bag to store exhalation, and only pure oxygen that is connected to the oxygen source enters the lungs. In this model of masks, a high volume of oxygen cannot be introduced into the patient’s lungs.

The patient needs oxygen with a higher concentration or higher pressure sometimes. At this time, the need for this volume of oxygen can be met by squeezing the bag.

How to produce a reservoir bag

Today, the medical equipment manufacturing company produces and supplies all kinds of oxygen masks. Karya Polymer company has been able to produce the best bag masks in different sizes and volumes. These reservoir bags have unique features that we will mention here.

• Fundamental design for adjusting the mask on the respiratory tract
• Has an adjustable clip
• Colorless and odorless
• Available in children’s and adult sizes
• It has different volume
• Anti-allergy
• Completely transparent
• Flexibility
• High resistance to penetration of other gases

Karya polymer oxygen storage mask

In addition to the unique features of Karya polymer bag-masks, these masks have various applications. Here, we briefly explain some examples.

•  Ability to connect to oxygen masks in respiratory patients
•  Ability to connect to the emergency oxygen masks of the plane
•  Can be used for patients with carbon monoxide gas

In this text, you were with us and you got acquainted with different types of oxygen masks. One of the most used oxygen masks for patients is reservoir bags. As mentioned, some of these masks have the ability to store exhalation and transfer a large volume of oxygen to patients. Karya Polymer Company has been able to produce and supply this model of oxygen storage bags with unique features.