Anaesthesia Masks

The correct size of mask is based on whether or not it can form an appropriate seal on the patient’s face. Selecting the correct size is at the discretion of the clinician. While multiple sizes may appear to fit on a given patient, one size will fit better than the others.

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The dome area of the anaesthesia mask is transparent to aid the clinician in patient observation and checking vitals.

Hook rings are used primarily to secure the mask to the patient’s face using an adjustable mask strap. Coloured hook rings also provide a visual cue to the clinician to help identify the size of the mask.

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We recommend anaesthesia manufacturing facilities meet ISO13485 standards. All PRIMED Anaesthesia mask meet this standard.

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PRIMED Anaesthesia Masks are single-use. As such, they should be disposed of after each patient use. The anaesthesia mask must not be used with multiple patients. If a mask comes in contact with unsanitary or uncleanly surfaces, dispose of the mask and use a new mask for your patient.

Colour-coding the actual mask helps clinicians quickly determine which style of mask to use. The hook rings of all PRIMED Anaesthesia Masks (as well as the packaging on most popular sizes), are also colour-coded. Colour-coding the hook rings helps clinicians quickly determine the size of the mask required for the patient.

The ridgeon the dome of the mask is called a “half-finger grip” and is designed forincreased control of the dome. This lateral grip on the dome provide non-slipsurface area to ensure easy manipulation and flex of the dome. This makes iteasier to find the ideal fit on each individual patient.

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The primary reason one would choose a "single-use" (also known as a "disposable") anaesthesia mask over a traditional reusable anaesthesia mask is to reduce the risk of cross-contamination across patients. Switching to single-use masks is considered best practice from an infection controlperspective.* When a single-use mask is selected, there is no risk of cross-contamination between patients, and there is no "wear and tear" on the mask. Each mask will perform to optimal performance.

Another reason one would choose single-use anaesthesia masks over traditional reusable masks is to reduce one's carbon footprint and overall harm to the environment. Since single-use masks can be autoclaved and recycled (depending on jurisdictional recycling programs), single-use masks do not require excessive amounts of water, detergents and harsh chemicals like traditional masks require during the re-sterilization process.

*Reference: Infection Control Guideline for prevention of Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia,p.57