title: [Failure of self-inflating manual resuscitator due to the presence of dried pulmonary secretions].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Self-inflating manual resuscitators (SIMR) are devices used to ventilate patients with ventilatory needs. These devices consist of a set of valves that work sequentially, and changes in their function may be harmful to patients.
  
  
  METHODS
  During the use of SIMR, it was observed that the valve remained fixed due to the presence of dried pulmonary secretion, which made it impossible to ventilate the patient, but not manipulate the compressible unit.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This situation reaffirms that the resuscitator is a device that should be used by trained professionals because, although changes in functioning are rare, they can be potentially fatal.
authors: Physiotherapist responsible for the Emergência Clínica e Cirurgia do Trauma wards of Unicamp. armandogodoy@ig.com.br
authors: Armando Carlos Franco
authors: AC
authors: de Godoy