New anaesthetic face mask enhancements

The new face masks are lightweighted and without PVC.

Seals and mask sizes are colour coded
Seals and mask sizes are colour coded

EcoMask, produced by the UK-based firm Intersurgical, is a range of single-use non-PVC anatomical anaesthetic facemasks that are lightweight and clearer versions of the reliable rubber facemasks. The company reports that this range has been enhanced by introducing non-slip rings around the full circumference of the mask shell to allow more grip, enabling a gentle but firm downward pressure to facilitate the seal with the patient. Colour coding has also been introduced on the mask seal to correspond with the mask size, speeding selection.

Details: www.intersurgical.com

30.08.2006

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