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Pulmodyne VT Select BVM w/Manometer, PEEEP Valve, and Filter

Name: Pulmodyne VT Select BVM w/Manometer, PEEEP Valve, and Filter
Brand: Pulmodyne
SKU: 2442-35590
Price: 54.95 USD
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SKU: 2442-35590

Type: Airway Device

Vendor: Pulmodyne

PRODUCT INFORMATION

What is the Pulmodyne VT Select BVM with Manometer, PEEP Valve, and Filter? The Pulmodyne VT Select™ BVM (SKU: 2442-35590) is an AHA-recommended manual resuscitator with a proprietary Select Valve timed-refill mechanism that automatically limits bag refill to ~4 seconds, delivering approximately 10 breaths per minute at 500–600 mL each — clinically validated against hyperventilation. Includes an optional dial manometer for pressure monitoring, adjustable PEEP valve, and bacterial/viral filter. 1,200 mL bag volume. Adult patients >40 kg. Designed to eliminate accidental hyperventilation in emergency resuscitation.

Key Specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	Pulmodyne
SKU	2442-35590
Select Valve	Timed refill — restricts bag refill to ~4 seconds (activated mode); standard unrestricted BVM (standard mode)
Bag Volume	1,200 mL (smaller than standard 1,900 mL adult BVM)
Delivered Volume (1 hand, activated)	~530 mL
Delivered Volume (2 hand, activated)	~690 mL
Target Breath Rate	~10 BPM (AHA recommendation)
Patient Size	Adult >40 kg
Patient Connection	15mm ID × 22mm OD
Accessories Included	Dial Manometer, Adjustable PEEP Valve, Bacterial/Viral Filter
Inspiratory Resistance	<5 cm H₂O @ 50 LPM
Deadspace	9.6 mL (without mask)
Weight	~373g without mask
Storage Temp	−40°C to 60°C

Product Overview

The Pulmodyne VT Select™ represents a significant advancement in BVM design by directly addressing the most common BVM failure mode: provider hyperventilation of patients. Research has consistently shown that when using standard adult BVMs (1,900 mL bag), providers over-squeeze the bag and deliver tidal volumes of 800–1,000 mL at rates exceeding 20 BPM — far above the AHA-recommended 500–600 mL at 10 BPM. Hyperventilation reduces cardiac output, increases intrathoracic pressure, and is associated with worse outcomes in cardiac arrest.

The Select Valve solves this with a simple mechanical solution: when activated, it restricts bag refill to approximately 4 seconds. This automatically prevents the provider from delivering more than approximately 10 breaths per minute — the ventilation rate cannot be exceeded regardless of how fast the provider tries to squeeze. Activated mode delivers approximately 530 mL (one hand) to 690 mL (two hands) per breath, keeping both rate and volume within therapeutic range without requiring the provider to constantly monitor and self-correct technique.

The integrated dial manometer allows continuous airway pressure monitoring during manual ventilation — particularly useful for providers managing patients with lung disease, pulmonary contusion, or suspected pneumothorax. The optional PEEP valve can apply 5–10 cm H₂O of positive end-expiratory pressure when indicated. The bacterial/viral filter protects both the patient and provider from airborne pathogens. The 1,200 mL bag volume is intentionally smaller than standard adult BVMs, further reducing the risk of hyperinflation.

AHA and CoTCCC Guidance on BVM Ventilation: The American Heart Association recommends 500–600 mL tidal volume at 10 BPM for adult patients. The 2024 CoTCCC airway update supports BVM ventilation as the first-line ventilation approach in tactical field care and notes that correct technique (small tidal volumes) is superior to advanced airway placement in many scenarios. The VT Select's Select Valve mechanically enforces correct technique. See the full airway management collection.

All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does the Select Valve prevent hyperventilation?

When the Select Valve is activated, it restricts bag refill to approximately 4 seconds. This mechanical restriction means the provider physically cannot deliver more than approximately 10 breaths per minute — the bag simply will not have refilled sufficiently to deliver another breath within a shorter interval. This eliminates the most common BVM failure mode without requiring the provider to continuously self-monitor and correct breathing rate. The valve has two modes: activated (rate-controlled) and standard (unrestricted, standard BVM behavior).

What is the PEEP valve and when should it be used?

PEEP stands for Positive End-Expiratory Pressure. The adjustable PEEP valve on the VT Select maintains a baseline positive pressure in the airway at the end of each breath, preventing alveolar collapse between breaths. PEEP is used clinically for patients with severe hypoxemia, pulmonary edema, or ARDS where alveoli tend to collapse during exhalation. Note: the 2024 CoTCCC update found insufficient evidence to recommend routine PEEP use in the tactical/prehospital setting, and CoTCCC does not currently support routine PEEP for the tactical provider population. PEEP use should be guided by medical director authorization and specific patient indication.

What is the manometer used for?

The dial manometer monitors real-time airway pressure during manual ventilation. This helps providers detect excessive peak pressure (indicating potential barotrauma risk or airway obstruction) and monitor for changes in lung compliance. In patients with pulmonary contusion, known lung disease, or suspected pneumothorax, airway pressure monitoring can guide ventilation adjustments and provide early warning of deteriorating lung compliance. The manometer is optional — the BVM functions normally without it if pressure monitoring is not required.

Why is the VT Select bag volume only 1,200 mL instead of the standard 1,900 mL?

The smaller 1,200 mL bag is intentional. Standard adult BVMs with 1,900 mL bags consistently produce provider over-squeeze and tidal volumes of 800–1,000 mL — significantly above the AHA-recommended 500–600 mL. Research shows that even with smaller 1,000 mL pediatric BVMs, providers delivered more appropriate adult tidal volumes. The VT Select's 1,200 mL bag, combined with the Select Valve, creates a system where correct tidal volumes are the natural outcome of normal squeeze technique — rather than requiring precise technique override.

Does the filter add significant resistance to ventilation?

The bacterial/viral filter adds minimal inspiratory resistance — the VT Select has an inspiratory resistance of less than 5 cm H₂O at 50 LPM total (including the filter), which is within the acceptable range for manual resuscitators. The filter provides bidirectional pathogen protection, protecting both the patient from the provider's exhaled air and the provider from patient expiratory secretions. For trauma patients with unknown infectious status, the filter is an important infection control component.