Laerdal Pocket Mask 820040 for adults is a mask for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The mask body is made of silicone and the one-way valve is made of PC. Under the valve there is a Technostat filter, which filters contaminants from the air passed between the Rescuer and the casualty.
The design of the mask keeps a short distance between the Rescuer and the patient. As a result, you can observe the colour of the lips and the movement of the chest during ventilation. The mask does not contain latex. This version is intended for adults; the manufacturer offers a separate children's model with a smaller, round silicone mask.
The set includes: 1 pc silicone mask, 1 pc soft blue and black zipped case, 1 pair of disposable gloves and 1 pc disinfectant wipe. The mask can be used by a Rescuer as well as by a bystander. Laerdal Pocket Mask 820040 for adults has a dead space of 90.5 ml and inspiratory and expiratory resistance of 3 cm H2O each.
Why Laerdal Pocket Mask 820040 for adults?
The mask parameters are given numerically: the dead space is 90.5 ml, and the inspiratory and expiratory resistance for the patient (mask and one-way valve) is 3 cm H2O each. The mask operates at temperatures from -10 to 40°C and can be stored in the range from -40 to 50°C. Laerdal Pocket Mask 820040 for adults does not contain latex, which minimises the risk of allergic reactions.
The gloves and disinfectant wipe are included in the set, so you do not need to buy them separately. Everything fits in a soft zipped case. The one-way valve with Technostat filter additionally increases the safety of both parties during ventilation. With Laerdal Pocket Mask 820040 for adults you get a case, disposable gloves and a disinfectant wipe in the set.
Rules for using the mask during CPR
Before you start, make sure the scene is safe and call for help on 999 or 112. Put on the gloves from the set. The mask is a tool for a trained person, so it is worth learning how to use it on a first aid course. A casualty's survival may depend on a bystander taking action.
The device is intended for single-patient use, so do not use it again on another person. You can read more about ventilation technique in the article Mouth-to-mouth in practice: how to ventilate a casualty correctly?, and about the whole sequence of actions in the chapter Basic life support: CPR.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What does the Laerdal Pocket Mask 820040 set contain?
A silicone mask, a soft blue and black zipped case, a pair of disposable gloves and a disinfectant wipe.
Can the mask be used on several people?
No. The medical device is intended for use on a single patient.
Is this mask intended for children?
No, this version is for adults. The manufacturer offers a separate children's model with a smaller, round silicone mask.
