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 anesthesia 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 anesthesia manufacturing facilities meet ISO13485 standards. All PRIMAFORM™ and PRIMAFORM™ Grip Anesthesia mask meet this standard.

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PRIMAFORM and PRIMAFORM Grip Anesthesia Masks are single-use. As such, they should be disposed of after each patient use. The anesthesia 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.

PRIMAFORM™Anesthesia Masks come in two colours:

• PRIMAFORM™ =     Blue
• PRIMAFORM™ Grip     = Purple

Colour-codingthe actual mask helps clinicians quickly determine which style of mask to use.

The hook rings of all PRIMAFORM™ and PRIMAFORM™ Grip Anesthesia 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. Refer to the charts below for further details.

The ridges on the dome of the mask are called “lateral finger grips” and they are designed for increased control of the dome. These lateral grips on the dome provide non-slip surface area to ensure easy manipulation and flex of the dome. This makes it easier to find the ideal fit on each individual patient.

The primary reason one would choose a "single-use" (also known as a "disposable") anesthesia mask over a traditional reusable anesthesia 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 anesthesia 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