"Non-Vented" Anesthesia Mask Headgear : PAPSTRAP ® & ETT holder
Improved hook and loop tape padding increasing comfort and sealing
Avoid Nasal Bridge Abrasion, Conform to FDA approved Mask, Save $ and Time.
Solutions for non-invasive ventilation masks following extubation often involve use of expensive, vented masks that have whisper valves that leak, or use of such masks by "taping over the vented holes" which is using the vented mask in "an off label" manner. The product shown, "PAPSTRAP ®" may be an option to conserve costs, as well as practitioner time in converting from an invasive mode to one of non-invasive in a timely manner. Fast and easy application to the patient.
Anesthesia Mask with Hook Ring fastened by PAPSTRAP ® / ETT Holder with PAPSTRAP ®
AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines for IPPB information: IPPB Clinical Guideline
AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines for Positive Pressure Adjuncts to Bronchial Hygiene information: PAP Clinical Guideline
Look for a newer image showing the PAPSTRAP ® upper elastic strapping attachment to support the mask enabling more effective support.Image to be added in next few days
Patent Pending In the USA
This product has been trialed with IPPB treatments within the hospital for treatment of atelectasis, hyperinflation therapy and additionally NIV with conventional mechanical ventilation (PB 840 ventilator).
This device is exempt from FDA pre-market authorization (PMA)and is a Class I medical device not requiring Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) through the FDA. Page last updated 10/28/2010