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Table 1 Upper and lower bounds for inspiratory times (tinsp) and percentages of tidal volumes (VT) that trigger “bag slower/faster” and “leak detected” audio cues, respectively, at VT = 300, 500, and 700 mL. Upper and lower bounds represent intervals within which true values lie. The trigger for the “Bag slower” audio cue could not be tested at VT = 750 mL because the maximum pressure allowed by the mechanical ventilator was exceeded for tinsp ≤ 0.5 s

From: Experimental validation of a portable tidal volume indicator for bag valve mask ventilation

VT

“Bag slower”

“Bag faster”

“Leak detected”

Lower Bound (s)

Upper Bound (s)

Lower Bound (s)

Upper Bound (s)

Lower Bound (%VT)

Upper Bound (%VT)

300

0.35

0.41

1.84

2.03

43

49

500

0.35

0.40

1.94

2.03

44

49

750

-

 -

1.94

2.00

44

50