The Non vented facial mask is single use by a single patient. It is designed for patients for controlled non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
The mask should be used with ventilator equipment with an active exhalation valve with a respiratory flow sensor or respiratory circuit.
The exhalation valve should be connected to a respiratory circuit in the ventilator.
Dead space volume inside is range from 180-230 ml
The operating pressure should be 4-24 cm of water.
If the patients experience irritation, discomfort, allergic reaction to patients. Please inspect and intimate to the physician or anesthesia care provider.
The mask should be clean after use or disinfected.
Do not use the mask in case of patients with nausea and vomiting.
Switch off the oxygen supply when it is not in use.
Parts of NIV
Parts include
Mouth and nose cushion
The main body of the mask
Forehead support cushion
Adjusting knob
The cap for closure of oxygen port
Headgear
Wrap/strap for applying
Clips to attach the wrap tie
Application of NIV MASK
A non-Invasive ventilation mask is designed for positive pressure ventilation.
Turn the adjusting knob and apply it to the patient’s face.
Hold the mask and extend the headgear, adjust the mask correctly apply the mask to the nose.
Make sure that the mouth and nose are not in touch.
Cushions help the mask to keep correctly to fix, fit and adjust the nose and mouth to snuggle round-shaped portion.
Clip the two clips on the main body
Tighten the upper strap first and the lower one holding the mask with one hand.
Adjust the mask until the NIV mask is without any leak and discomfort to the patients, adjusting the knob helps patients to feel comfortable until patient feels comfortable.
Don’t over-tighten the strap.
Connect the ventilator to the mask and start the ventilation.
How to Remove the NIV-mask
To remove the masking release one of the clips and lift the headgear over the patient’s head and slowly remove the NIV mask.
Before disassembling, disconnect the ventilator circuit.
Unclips the two clips from the main body, undo all the straps, and detach the headgear from the main body
Cleaning and disinfecting when needed and must clean with disinfected using the chemical disinfectant.
Disassemble all the components and wash carefully in water using soap solution.
Rinse thoroughly with water and dry it to room air.
Immerse the components in the cold solution of disinfection like 2 %sodium hypochlorite solution, glutaraldehyde solution.