Introduction
The CPR Microshield-Plus 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-Plus provides a physical barrier
complete with one-way valve and 3M Filtrete filter, 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-Plus produced is 100% inspected and 100% tested
for leaks. When giving CPR while using the Microshield-Plus, 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-Plus 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. The filter eliminates all contact with the victim's fluids.
Product
Use and Procedure
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1. |
Insert
CPR Microshield-Plus 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-Plus 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-Plus |
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The Microshield-Plus
is CPR Compatible. This is the most important benefit received when
using the product. Designed to complement, not complicate, the specific
techniques known as "CPR". |
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A true Mouth-to-Mouth
seal is achieved. MDI's sealing method is identical to the method
taught in CPR classes, thus avoiding complicated hand seal methods,
which pull the rescuer from their 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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The Single Piece
Design consists of several component parts but all are sealed together
to provide a product without "leaks" where the bite block
and the barrier meet. |
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The CPR Microshield-Plus
comes available with different types of packaging and accessories
to meet your needs. |
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The 3M Filtrete
filter eliminates contact with the victim's fluids. |
Frequently
Asked Questions
| Q: |
Is
the Microshield-Plus reusable? |
| A: |
No, the Microshield-Plus
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-Plus
is latex free.
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| Q: |
Can
it be used in extreme temperatures? |
| A: |
The Microshield-Plus
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-Plus
has a one-way valve.
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| Q: |
Does
the Microshield-Plus contain a filter? |
| A: |
Yes.
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| Q: |
What
is the length of the airway tunnel/bite block? |
| A: |
The length is
2 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 barrier is
6" x 6".
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Technical
Specifications
| Technical
Specs of the CPR Microshield-Plus |
| 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 and the filter
provides a degree of respirable particulate removal. |
| 3. |
Facemask
is transparent to allow the observation of the patient. |
| Performance |
1. |
At
a constant flow of 60l/min, the valve with filter presents less than
25 cm H20/L/sec resistance to airflow in either direction. |
| 2. |
Valve
operation is not impaired by vomitous. |
| 3. |
Can
withstand a minimum exposure to a temperature range of -21 degrees
C to 49 degrees C. |
| 4. |
Will
withstand normal handling without separation of the housing or the
filter support. |
| Description
of Components |
1. |
Clear,
non-printed, vinyl dome material approximately 6" x 6".
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. |
| 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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