
CPR Faceshields?
What is the difference between plain, flat CPR faceshields (http://rescuebreather.com/rescuebreathercomcgi/zstore/RBCstore.pl?user_action=detail&catalogno=RB-101);the "Microshield", a faceshield that thas a tubelike filter that is placed in the victim's mouth (http://www.cprmicroshield.com/microshield.html); and the other, shorter masks created by MDI?
What is the benefit to using one of the MDI Faceshields as opposed to using a flat faceshield? Which option is the better for Adult, Child, AND Infant CPR
I meant faceshield as in FACESHIELD (the flat plastic sheet with a little pad filter), not a MASK.
Your links don't work by the way...
There are several different types of CPR faceshields.
Microshields have a sheet of plastic type material, and a tube to go in the victim's mouth. These are best for carrying around in a first aid kit/survival kit because they work well and are small.
Faceshields- commonly in a container labeled "pocket mask" are triangularish masks that have an air filled "cushion" as a base, achieving a better seal around the person's mouth. These also usually have an Oxygen input.
Generally, these are carried on ambulances and are found on pool decks, etc (anywhere where oxygen tanks are available).
Both general types are excellent for preventing disease transmission as they have a one way valve.
Microshields are directly on the victim's face, so if your victim was to vomit, you must recognize it immediately so they do not asphyxiate on it. This also may lead to a clogged filter which must be cleaned out before proceeding.
These are NOT reusable.
Face shields have a bubble created around the victims' mouth and nose, with an elevated tube for the rescuer to administer breaths. This tube still has a one way filter so that anything that comes from the victim/rescuer stays with the person it came with.
The bonus to the bubble is that the filter likely won't become clogged when your vicitm vomits. Also, the vomit will have a faster exit from the victim, allowing a better chance that they will not be choking on their own vomit.
Though the tube with one way valve is not reusable, the faceshield itself can be disinfected and reused. The valve/tube is detachable.
Again, because of the oxygen input, if a tank is available you can increase the amount of oxygen your victim gets by a substantial amount (16% oxygen from your exhalation to about 50% or more).
Adult and Child can use either type as the tube insertion (the part that sticks into the victims mouth) on the microshield can be accomodated by their mouth.
Infants have smaller mouths, and a microshield will probably just end up choking them, so a raised faceshield (pocket mask) would be better.
***faceshield IS a pocket mask.
***Microshield is what you'd get in a CPR course to "take home"
***Faceshields are used on the mannequins.
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