Dr. Alejandro Gomez Alvarez explains why the Sotair® flow control device stands out: it helps make ventilation safer by supporting slow, controlled breaths and helping prevent overly rapid ventilation. That added layer of safety is why he believes it is an accessory every device should have.
Dr. Alejandro Gomez Alvarez
Medical Director, Latin American Education Committe NAEMT, Editor, Professor at UNAC Medellin, Columbia
A few reactions from providers experienceing Sotair® for the first time during the 2025 EMS WORLD EXPO
2025 EMS WORLD Attendees
Indianapolis, IN
Dr Arthur Slutsky speaks on how Sotair's guardrails designed against over-ventilation also empowers providers to more effectively address under-ventilation.
Arthur Slutsky, CM, MASc, FRSC, FCAHS, MD
Professor Emeritus, University of Toronoto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dr Mark Brady speaks about a study done in simulation with firefighters. Without Sotair®: about half the breaths exceeded 20 cmH₂O. With the Sotair® device: almost none exceeded the threshold. After just a few minutes, providers found Sotair® intuitive because the device slows overly aggressive squeezing.
Mark Brady, MD, MPH, MMSc, DTM&H
Assoc Prof, Emerg Medicine, Clinical Educator Brown University Providence, RI
Dr Matt Angelidis from the Colorado Springs Fire Department speaks to why they implemented Sotair® - to help prevent over-ventilation and excessive pressure during BVM use, reducing gastric distention and improving patient oxygenation.
Matt Angelidis, MD
Medical Director Colorado Springs, CO
A study at NAEMSP 2026 tested a real-time manual ventilation feedback device with 70 military medical personnel. Results showed a significant increase in target tidal volume accuracy and high provider acceptance, suggesting improved training effectiveness in high-acuity settings.
Nichole Berge, PhD
EMS Director/Firefighter/Paramedics
Provo, UT
Over-ventilation during cardiac arrest remains a real operational risk in prehospital care.
Jennifer explains why their agency implemented flow-controlled manual ventilation to help improve consistency during resuscitation.
Reducing variability under stress is a systems decision.
Jennifer Antonucci, RN
EMS Nurse Coordinator Murrieta Fire & Rescue, CA
Rich shares how Mastic Beach Ambulance incorporates the Sotair® Valve into EMT training to reinforce proper manual ventilation techniques.
By controlling inspiratory flow during training, Sotair® helps providers better understand ventilation mechanics and reduce the risk of over-ventilation—without adding complexity.
Richard Tvelia
EMS District Supervisor Kings Park Fire District, NY
Being the airway person in her department, Andrea states that this device is a "lifesaver" and would definitely help their providers on calls when they tend to get excited.
Andrea Stevens
Paramedic Deer Park EMS, TX
Dr. Morrison shares how SotairIQ training platform keeps providers engaged by turning training into a friendly competition that boosts excitement and engagement across agencies.
Josh Morrison, MD
Medical Director, Concord Hospital, NH
Chief Bowers on Sotair and how it heps providers control rate and flow. SotairIQ supplements Sotair with the repetition and training making the clinicians even better.
Zach Bowers
EMS Division Chief Brownsburg Fire District, IN
Being the airway person in her department, Andrea states that this device is a "lifesaver" and would definitely help their providers on calls when people tend to get excited.
Michael Webster
Education Coordinator
Intermountin, CO
★★★★★Rated 5 out of 5
“I want my providers to see, not just believe, that they’re delivering high-quality care. SotairIQ™ provides that visibility during training—real-time proof that our crews are ventilating effectively and consistently, with measurable improvement and greater confidence.”
Kevin Joles
Division Chief of EMS Olathe FD, KS
★★★★★Rated 5 out of 5
SafeBVM's device limits flow delivered and can be utilized with monitoring devices if needed. This solution to manual ventilation is a must for reducing harmful pressure during emergency care, in and out of the hospital. This device will be an excellent tool that Respiratory Therapists worldwide will utilize to provide a safe means of resuscitation.
Douglas S. Gardenhire, EdD, RRT-NPS, FAARC
Chairman, Department of Respiratory Therapy, Georgia State University
