Introduction
The CPR Microshield was designed to
meet two critical specifications: protect the rescuer and allow the rescuer
to perform proper CPR according to the established guidelines and procedures.
Product
Overview and Description
The disposable, affordable, CPR Microshield provides a physical barrier
complete with a one-way valve offering protection from cross-contamination.
The patented one-way valve and single piece design assures the rescuer that
the barrier will not leak, or ever fall apart during CPR. Every CPR Microshield
produced is 100% inspected and 100% tested for leaks. When giving CPR while
using the Microshield, you can perform this procedure exactly as you learned
it in CPR class. It requires no change in CPR technique. Many devices require
deviation from established procedures with complicated hand seal methods
instead of the established mouth-to-mouth seal. At the heart of the CPR
Microshield is a patented valve that is always closed until the rescuer
exhales. The valve opens to provide a low resistance airway and closes immediately
when the rescuer finishes each breath.
Product
Use and Procedure
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1. |
Insert
CPR Microshield ventilation tube into the victim's mouth. |
| 2. |
Place
the ventilation tube, over tongue, deep enough in victim's mouth to
ensure barrier is flush with victim's lips and face. |
| 3. |
Obtain
an open airway with the recommended head-tilt/chin-lift method. |
| 4. |
Place
fingers under shield portion of the CPR Microshield and pinch victim's
nasal passages closed. |
| 5. |
Rescuer's
mouth must be open sufficiently to completely cover victim's mouth
while applying firm mouth pressure over ventilation tube to achieve
proper seal. |
| 6. |
Proceed
with CPR ventilation using approved technique. |
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Features
and Benefits
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Features
of the CPR Microshield |
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CPR Compatible-
This is the most important benefit received when using the CPR Microshield.
Designed to complement, not complicate, the specific techniques known
as "CPR". |
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True Mouth-to-Mouth
seal is achieved. The Microshield sealing method is identical to the
method taught in CPR classes, thus avoiding complicated hand seal
methods, which pull the rescuer from the important learned techniques.
This also allows the rescuer to perform an effective head-tilt/chin-lift
maneuver. |
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Airway Enhancement.
The bite block/airway tunnel inserted into the patient's mouth assists
the rescuer in maintaining an open airway when performing the head-tilt/chin-lift
maneuver. |
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The Clear Barrier
allows the rescuer to observe signs of obstructions, fluids present,
and lip color while performing CPR. |
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Single Piece
Design. Although the CPR Microshield consists of several component
parts, they are all sealed together to provide a product without "leaks"
where the bite block and the barrier meet. |
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The CPR Microshield
comes available with different types of packaging, and accessories
you can add to meet your needs. |
Frequently
Asked Questions
| Q: |
Is
the Microshield reusable? |
| A: |
No, the Microshield
is a single use/disposable barrier.
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| Q: |
Can
it be used on children? |
| A: |
Yes, it is intended
to provide a physical barrier for performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
on adult (>40Kg) and child (10Kg-40Kg) patients. Widely accepted
CPR guidelines define an adult as over 8 years of age and a child
as 1-8 years of age.
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| Q: |
Does
in contain latex? |
| A: |
No, the Microshield
is latex free.
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| Q: |
Can
it be used in extreme temperatures? |
| A: |
The Microshield
can withstand a minimum exposure to a temperature of -21 degrees C
to 49 degrees C.
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| Q: |
Does
it contain a one-way valve? |
| A: |
Yes, the Microshield
has a one-way valve.
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| Q: |
Does
the Microshield contain a filter? |
| A: |
No, but the Microshield-Plus
contains a filter. If you are interested in that feature you can refer
to catalog # 55-132.
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| Q: |
What
is the length of the airway tunnel/bite block? |
| A: |
The length is
4 cm. When the airway tunnel/bite block is inserted into the patient's
mouth, it will assist the rescuer in maintaining an open airway when
performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver.
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| Q: |
What
are the dimensions of the barrier? |
| A: |
The standard
barrier is 4-3/4" X 4-3/4" and the X-Large is 47 sq. inch
(twice the coverage of the standard Microshield).
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Technical
Specifications
| Technical
Specs of the CPR Microshield |
| FDA
Class: |
Class II - Reg. #868.5915 |
| CE
Class : |
Class
I Rule 2 |
| 510K:
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#K871403 |
| Functional |
1. |
Allows
the rescuer to provide exhaled air to the patient. |
| 2. |
One-way
valve isolates the rescuer from patient secretions. |
| 3. |
Facemask
is transparent to allow the observation of the patient. |
| Performance |
1. |
Valve
operation is not impaired by vomitous. |
| 2. |
The
Microshield can withstand a minimum temperature range of -21 degrees
C to 49 degrees C. |
| 3. |
Will
withstand normal handling without separation of the housing. |
| Description
of Components |
1. |
Clear,
non-printed, vinyl dome material approximately 4 3/4 " X 4 3/4
" (X-large is twice the coverage size). The portion of the shield
that is positioned over the patient's nose is embossed to reduce closure
of the nasal passages upon patient's efforts to commence breathing.
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| 2. |
Rigid,
vinyl airway/tunnel/bite block approximately 1 25/32" long. The
oval shaped airway/tunnel/bite block is approximately 1 1/4 "
on the long axis and approximately 1/2 " on the short axis. |
| 3. |
The
airway/tunnel/bite block has a grate at the end to reduce larger vomitous
from reaching the valve. |
Product Ordering Information
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