PEEP valve, reusable

A reusable PEEP valve is a non-sterile component used in respiratory or anaesthesia breathing circuits to maintain a set level of positive end expiratory pressure in a patient's airway during ventilation. It is typically built from plastic and metal, using a spring-actuated valve and an adjustable dial to set resistance levels, usually between 5 and 20 cmH2O. The device is used with ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, resuscitators, or anaesthetic breathing systems that include an expiratory valve function.

Devices in this category are supplied as reusable units and are not sterile at the time of distribution. They are designed for repeated use after appropriate cleaning and sterilisation. The category is defined by its mechanical function and material construction, and devices are integrated into larger breathing systems rather than used independently.