Published on
Spring 2022

Universal Single-Handed BVM

A bag-valve mask designed for single-handed use for hands of all sizes

Role

Designer

Skills Used

  • Orthographic and Perspective Sketching
  • CAD in Fusion 360
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Injection Molding Principles

Collaborators

none

Background

In Advanced Design and Manufacturing, I decided to redesign a BVM/Ambu-Bag for single-handed use for all hand sizes. The steps I took in this process included:

  • Exploration sketches
  • Orthographic and perspective sketches
  • Developed 3D CAD using DFMA principles
  • FEAnalysis to demonstrate robustness
  • Rendering and animation
  • Medical image reconstruction
  • Labor Burden and Materials analysis