MicroBVM Systems LTD. · Low-Signature Collapsible Pocket Resuscitator
What is the Pocket BVM Tactical?
The Pocket BVM Tactical is the black-bag configuration of the Micro BVM collapsible resuscitator, built for teams that ventilate patients under limited light. It is the same full 1,600 mL adult bag-valve-mask, transparent face mask, patient valve, and 2,600 mL oxygen reservoir that ships in the standard Pocket BVM — with the resuscitator bag molded in non-reflective black so it does not throw a light signature off a weapon light, headlamp, or vehicle spill.
Provider scope: bag-valve-mask ventilation is a trained psychomotor skill. Mask seal, ventilation rate, and tidal-volume control require hands-on instruction and ongoing practice. This page describes the device and its manufacturer specifications and is not a substitute for accredited BLS or airway training.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | MicroBVM Systems LTD. (Micro BVM) |
| Manufacturer P/N | MBVM002TAC / PBVM-T |
| Patient population | Adult — body mass >40 kg (88 lb) |
| Resuscitator bag volume | 1,600 mL |
| Delivered stroke volume | 500–600 mL, one-handed compression |
| Oxygen reservoir volume | 2,600 mL |
| Delivered FiO₂ | 55% at 2 L/min to 100% at 8 L/min |
| PEEP compatible | Yes — 30 mm male expiratory connector |
| Bag color | Black, non-reflective |
| Mask | Transparent — vomit and secretions remain visible |
| Reuse | Single-patient use; may be refolded for training |
Why It Matters
Light discipline is not a marketing feature on a SWAT callout, a night vehicle extraction, or a rural search at 0300. A translucent BVM bag catches and scatters every light source pointed at the casualty, and a provider bagging a patient is a stationary, illuminated target for the duration of the intervention. The black bag removes that variable.
The mask stays transparent, and that is deliberate — a black mask would hide vomit, blood, and condensation, which are the three things a provider is watching for during mask ventilation. Signature reduction applies to the bag, where it costs nothing clinically; it does not apply to the mask, where it would cost a great deal.
Everything else is unchanged from the standard Pocket BVM: same 1,600 mL bag, same 500–600 mL delivered stroke volume, same rigid twist-top case at 134 mm × 63 mm, same 75% cube reduction against a conventional adult BVM. The case can be thrown, dropped, and handed between providers without protecting it.
What's in the Case
- 1 × Resuscitator bag (black non-reflective, 1,600 mL)
- 1 × Transparent adult face mask
- 1 × Patient valve
- 1 × Oxygen reservoir bag (2,600 mL)
- 1 × Rigid twist-top carry case
Specs & Measurements
| Case dimensions | 134 mm diameter × 63 mm high (5.3 in. × 2.5 in.) |
| Deployed dimensions | 217 mm long × 121 mm diameter (8.5 in. × 4.7 in.) |
| Component mass | Resuscitator 273 g · Case 90 g · Mask 87 g · Total 450 g (15.9 oz) |
| Shipping weight | 16 oz |
| Dead space | <6 mL |
| Inspiratory resistance | -4.5 cm H₂O |
| Expiratory resistance | 3.4 cm H₂O |
| Gas inlet connection | 15 mm length × 6 mm O.D. |
| Patient connector | 22 mm male outside / 15 mm female inside (ANSI/ISO) |
| Expiratory connector | 30 mm male (PEEP valve attachment) |
| Operating temperature | -18 °C to +50 °C (0 °F to +122 °F) |
| Standard | EN ISO 10651-4:2002 |
| Country of origin | Israel |
Which Pocket BVM Configuration Do You Need?
| Configuration | Bag color | O₂ supply line | Case size | Best for |
| Pocket BVM | Clear | Not included | 134 × 63 mm | IFAKs, patrol bags, and kits where an O₂ line already lives with the cylinder |
| Pocket BVM with O₂ Tubing | Clear | 2 m (6 ft 6 in.) included | 134 × 63 mm | Self-contained airway module — BVM and O₂ line in one package |
| Pocket BVM Tactical | Black, non-reflective | Not included | 134 × 63 mm | Low-light and night operations where a translucent bag creates a light signature |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the black bag change ventilation performance?
No. The material change is pigment only. Bag volume, stroke volume, dead space, resistance values, and connector standards are identical to the standard Pocket BVM.
Why is the mask still clear?
Because you need to see through it. Vomit, blood, and condensation on the mask are early indicators during mask ventilation, and an opaque mask would hide all three. The signature reduction is applied where it has an operational benefit and no clinical cost.
Does it include oxygen tubing?
No. This configuration ships with the reservoir bag but without a supply line. If you need the line packed in the same case, use the Pocket BVM with O₂ Tubing, which includes a 2 m (6 ft 6 in.) line in an identically sized case.
Is 1,600 mL the volume delivered to the patient?
No. 1,600 mL is the capacity of the resuscitator bag. Delivered stroke volume with a one-handed compression is 500–600 mL — the adult tidal volume range targeted by current resuscitation guidance. The 2,600 mL figure is the oxygen reservoir bag, not a delivered volume.
Is this device CoTCCC-recommended?
The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care does not publish brand-specific recommendations for bag-valve-mask resuscitators the way it does for tourniquets and hemostatic dressings. Any vendor claiming a BVM is "TCCC approved" is overstating. What is verifiable: the Micro BVM platform carries assigned NSNs in its standard and O₂-tubing configurations and is manufactured to EN ISO 10651-4:2002.
Can it be reused?
It is designed and labeled for single-patient use. It can be refolded into the case for training repetitions, but a device used on a patient should not be returned to service.
Will it take a PEEP valve?
Yes. The 30 mm male expiratory connector accepts standard PEEP valves.
Pair with the full airway management collection for complete respiratory support capability.
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 450 g (15.9 oz) — resuscitator, mask, and case |
| Dimensions | Case: 134 mm × 63 mm (5.3 in. diameter × 2.5 in. high). Deployed: 217 mm × 121 mm (8.5 in. long × 4.7 in. diameter). |
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