Improved CPR Supplies
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is a life saving technique used by trained first responders from responsible mothers, to Boy Scouts, to EMT technicians and physicians. it is used to revive someone who is unconscious with no pulse and/or not breathing. Most people who have ever seen any medical crisis scene in a movie or TV show are familiar with the mouth-to-mouth breathing and chest compressions that constitute CPR.
Thousands of people have been saved with CPR, but in some instances the rescuer may actually expose themselves to a potential health threat. In order to make this life saving technique less risky for rescuers, many innovations have reduced the risk of contamination or infection from a person receiving life-saving CPR.
The most effective innovation in CPR to protect the rescuer is the Cpr Pocket Mask. It is a mask placed over the nose and mouth of the unconscious person and allows the rescuer to breath into the persons lungs without making contact with the persons face. Most are clear plastic with a rubber or silicone seal to ensure a proper, air-tight fit over the nose and mouth. Almost all have a one-way valve that further lowers the risk of fluids coming into contact with the rescuer.
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The Red Cross online store offers many styles of masks made by several manufacturers. NationalScrubs.com offers a CPR pocket mask featuring a one-way valve, additional oxygen inlet valve, and a 3M Filtrete filter for $17.15. Laerdal™ Pocket Mask™CPR Barrier also includes a one-way valve and filter for superior protection. It is sold in a plastic carrying case that easily fits in your pocket or first-aid kit for $12.95. The Guard Lite sold at CPR-Pro.com has a latex free seal in addition to the oxygen inlet and valve. It is not sold in a case for $4.75. CPR Adult/Child and Infant Resuscitation Masks from Channing Bete come with an adult/child mask, a mask for infants, and vinyl gloves. All this fits in a nylon carrying case that can store antiseptic wipes. It is sold for $7.49. CPR-Pro.com offers cases of 100 for $395.00 and initialresponse.com has cases of 12 for $75.00. These bulk supplies are well suited to training programs and larger institutions. |
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