Enhanced Manual Ventilation with a Handheld Audiovisual Device - BENGI - Insights from a Pilot Study in Special Operations Medicine

In emergency casualty and evacuation situations, manual ventilation using self-inflating bags remains a critical skill; however, significant challenges exist in ensuring safety and effectiveness, since inaccurate manual ventilation is associated with life-threatening risks (e.g., gastric insufflation with aspiration, barotrauma, and reduced venous return).