TRAUMA KIT for AED with CPR mask is a handy set of items you may need just before using a defibrillator. It is used to expose the casualty's chest, prepare the skin for the pads and protect the person giving help.
The kit contains: rescue scissors (1 pc), medical razor (1 pc), size L nitrile gloves (1 pair), KN95/FFP2 PROMASK mask (1 pc), 3-layer surgical PROMASK face mask (1 pc), gauze (1 pc) and a CPR mask (1 pc).
The kit measures approx. 12.5 cm x 19 cm x 4 cm. It can be stored in the pockets of defibrillator carry bags or attached to them with a special carabiner. TRAUMA KIT for AED with CPR mask includes scissors which, when using a defibrillator, let you quickly expose the casualty's chest.
The trauma kit for AED with a CPR mask has the exact contents listed below, with quantities.
What does the trauma kit for AED with a CPR mask contain?
| 1 pc | Trauma shears |
| 1 pc | Medical shaver |
| 1 pair | Nitrile gloves L |
| 1 pc | KN95/FFP2 PROMASK mask |
| 1 pc | 3-layer surgical face mask PROMASK |
| 1 pc | Gauze |
| 1 pc | CPR mask |
Why TRAUMA KIT for AED with CPR mask?
When using a defibrillator, time matters, and the pads must be placed on bare skin. Clothing, including a bra, covers the chest and makes it impossible to check whether there are any wounds where the pads are to go. When it cannot be unfastened quickly, sharp scissors help. The ones in this kit are metal and curved. In TRAUMA KIT for AED with CPR mask the medical razor helps prepare the skin so that the pads stick firmly.
The pads must adhere firmly to the skin. With a very hairy chest it may be necessary to shave the area under the pad, which takes a few seconds. The gauze comes in handy when the casualty's chest or face needs drying. The gloves, masks and CPR mask protect the person giving help. The kit complements equipment from the category AED defibrillators.
How to use the kit together with an AED defibrillator
First make sure the scene is safe and call for help on 999 or 112. Put on the gloves and, if necessary, a mask. Expose the casualty's chest: unfasten the clothing or cut it open with the scissors. If necessary, dry the skin with the gauze and, if the hair is dense, shave the area under the pad with the razor. Then follow the defibrillator's instructions.
The CPR mask is used for ventilation while keeping a barrier between the Rescuer and the casualty. Its one-way valve and bacterial filter reduce the risk of infection. You can read more about the device in the article Automated external defibrillator (AED).
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What does TRAUMA KIT for AED with CPR mask contain?
Rescue scissors, a medical razor, a pair of size L nitrile gloves, a KN95/FFP2 PROMASK mask, a 3-layer surgical PROMASK face mask, gauze and a CPR mask, one of each (gloves: 1 pair).
What is the shaver in the kit used for?
It removes heavy hair from the chest where the pad is to be placed, so that the pads can stick firmly to the skin.
What are the dimensions of the kit and where can it be stored?
The kit measures approx. 12.5 cm x 19 cm x 4 cm. It can be kept in the pocket of the defibrillator carry bag or attached to it with a special carabiner.
