B&B Medical’s Bubbler Water Seal CPAP Valve offers a device to deliver continuous positive airway pressure to infants weighing less than 10 kg in critical care environments.


RT’s Three Key Takeaways:

  1. Neonatal Pressure Delivery: The device provides 0 to 10 cmH2O of continuous positive airway pressure for infants weighing less than 10 kg, according to B&B Medical Technologies.
  2. Dual-Chamber Design: A patented dual-chambered wall allows clinicians to observe fluid levels without disrupting therapy and includes an overflow chamber to maintain optimal pressure.
  3. Circuit Management: The valve features a 360-degree rotating gas inlet to minimize hose tangles, kinks, and accidental circuit disengagement during use.


The B&B Bubbler Water Seal CPAP Valve provides a method for delivering 0 to 10 cmH2O of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for use with infants weighing less than 10 kg, according to B&B Medical Technologies. The device is intended for spontaneously breathing neonates and infants who require breathing support due to conditions associated with prematurity or other conditions where CPAP is prescribed.

The CPAP is adjustable from 1 to 10 cmH2O with gas flow from 1 to 12 liters per minute and an accuracy of +/- 1 cmH2O, according to the company. A rotating dial with a setting lock allows for pressure adjustment while reducing the risk of inadvertent setting changes.

The design includes a patented dual-chambered wall that allows healthcare providers to observe the fluid level while the device is in use without disrupting therapy. An internal, drainable overflow chamber limits the fluid level to the optimal range for proper pressure delivery.

To improve circuit management, the device features a 360-degree rotating gas inlet that spins independently from the bottle. This feature is intended to reduce hose tangles, kinks, and the disengagement of the circuit, according to B&B Medical Technologies. A fill port is also included for adding fluid without disengaging the circuit.

The B&B Bubbler is installed at the end of the expiratory limb in a continuous gas flow system. It accepts 15 mm OD and 22 mm ID expiratory circuit connectors and includes an integrated International Organization for Standardization (ISO) compliant equipment mount. The device is suitable for use in neonatal critical care units, delivery rooms, and special procedure units.


Source

  1. https://respiratory-therapy.com/products-treatment/monitoring-treatment/therapy-devices/products-2025-bubble-cpap/
  2. [PDF] https://bandb-medical.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BBMedical-BBBubbler-25324-7.pdf