MASK ANAESTHESIA, silicone, size 1, neonate
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MASK ANAESTHESIA, silicone
Definition
A flexible, form-shaped device designed to be placed over a child's nose and/or mouth to direct anaesthetic gases to the upper airway. It is made of sterilizable materials that produce a soft, flexible cover to create an airtight seal against the patient's face. It includes a 15 mm or a 22 mm connector.
This device is sometimes used in association with a manual resuscitator or an anaesthesia balloon for ventilation assistance in infants and small children.
Specifications
Quality standards
- ISO 5356-1, 2015, edition 4, (confirmed 2020) Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment - Conical connectors - Part 1: Cones and sockets
- ISO 18190, 2016, edition 1, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment - General requirements for airways and related equipment
Technical specifications
- Round, flexible, moulded shell, made of transparent silicone
- With open silicone cuff
- Each shell is marked with a number or a size corresponding to age of the baby/child:
Size | Number | Outer diameter | |
Premature | S | 0 | 42 mm |
Newborn | M | 1 | 50 mm |
Infant | L | 2 | 60 mm |
- Mouth diameter:
- 15 mm for size 0 (premature) and 1 (newborn) => fits inside the valve connection = male connection
- 22 mm for size 2 (small child) => fits outside the valve connection = female connection
- Autoclavable
- Non sterile, reusable
Instructions for use
The all silicone mask nº 1 (newborn) is supplied with the self-inflating bag for child/newborn.
For children, adolescents and adults, specific masks with rim and hooks are available.
Provide a sufficient quantity of masks in each size.
Maintenance
Must be pre-disinfected, cleaned and sterilized by steam autoclave after each use.
- Remove all connector adapters from the device. The devices must be reprocessed in a disassembled state, as far as possible.
- Do a manual pre-cleaning, until the devices are visually clean. Submerge the devices in a cleaning solution. Clean the surfaces with a soft bristol brush.
- Visual inspection for cleanliness of the products and reassembling,
- Check that the product has no dents, cracks, deformations, scratches, etc.
- Check all markings on the product for clear visibility.
(Cf Introduction: Disinfection and sterilization in the field)
MSF requirements
Basic resuscitation equipment