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About N95 Avian Bird Flu Respirators and Safety Central

The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) recommends the use of N95 face masks when entering a room containing an Avian Flu ("Bird Flu") patient:

"Use a fit-tested respirator, at least as protective as a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved N-95 filtering facepiece (i.e., disposable) respirator, when entering the room."

Here are the symptoms of Bird Flu in humans according to the CDC: "Symptoms have ranged from typical flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respiratory diseases (such as acute respiratory distress), and other severe and life-threatening complications."

The death rate of the reported cases of Bird Flu, so far, is more than 50%.

Because the face mask is fluid resistant, it also aids in reducing the potential exposure of the wearer to blood and other body fluids. Also effective against smoke and dust. It is not effective against aerosols containing oil.

For biological terrorist attacks, United States Senator Bill Frist, a physician and public health expert, recommended in his recent book, "When Every Moment Counts," that people should have face masks rated "N95" or better for each family member.

People who are sick with a communicable disease should wear face masks without the exhalation valve to help prevent transmission of the disease to other people.

Do not use this mask for filtering gases or vapors, including those present in paint spraying operations, oil aerosols, asbestos or sandblasting. This respirator does not supply oxygen.

When should N95 repirator Masks or N95 Bird Flu Respirators be used?

N95 Masks or Bird Flu respirators are components of a number of infection control measures intended to protect consumers, and prevent the spread of the Bird Flu.

These include general hygiene measures set out in local infection control manuals or Bird Flu policies, and in particular efficient hand hygiene before and after contact with possible or probable cases of the Bird Flu, and with the patient’s environment. Safety Gloves, safety goggles, safety visors, safety gowns and/or safety aprons are also used (see the relevant sections of the web site that deals with personal protective equipment in primary and secondary care and local Bird Flu policies).

Consumers should use N95 Respirators, correctly fitted, for contact with possible or probable cases of Bird Flu. Patients should use a Bird Flu mask while symptomatic whether in hospital, at home or in transit. Airplane Passengers and those consumers traveling by plane, boat, commuter train, or bus should also protect themselves from the Bird Flu Virus by wearing a N95 Bird Flu Respirator at all times.

Who should wear a Bird Flu Mask or Bird Flu Respirator? All consumers who come into contact with a possible or probable case of Bird Flu should wear a respirator. Consumers and Healthcare workers including community primary care teams, hospital clinical teams, ambulance staff, physiotherapists and other professional support staff, porters and domestic staff should all use N95 Bird Flu Respirators.

Hospital Patients with possible or probable Bird Flu Virus should wear a surgical face mask, if able to do so, when in close contact with uninfected persons. Wearing a Bird Flu mask or Bird Flu respirator is not a guarantee of protection against the Bird Flu Virus.

What is the correct way to use a Bird Flu Respirator? User instructions are usually supplied with every Bird Flu Respirator order. If Bird Flu Respirators are individually packed, the instructions are on the packaging. If the Bird Flu Respirators are supplied in shelf packs, i.e. several unwrapped respirators in one box, the instructions are either on the side of the box or on a loose insert. If the contents of the shelf box are split, a photocopy of the instructions should accompany each Bird Flu Respirator.

PLEASE READ THESE BIRD FLU SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. It is also important that the Bird Flu Respirator is protected from damage during transit. It is important to follow the instructions carefully, and to do a Bird Flu Respirator fit check each time a new respirator is worn. These fit checks outlined in the user instructions vary according to the design of the Bird Flu Respirator. Fit is critically important. The Bird Flu Respirator must seal tightly to the face or air will enter from the sides. A good fit can only be achieved if the area where the respirator seals against the skin is clean-shaven. Beards, long moustaches, and stubble may cause leaks around the respirator.

If breathing becomes difficult, the Bird Flu Respirator becomes damaged or distorted or contaminated by body fluids, or if a proper face fit cannot be maintained, go to a safe area and change the Bird Flu Respirator immediately.

The Bird Flu Respirator is one component of a number of infection control precautions. These include hand hygiene, gloves, goggles, visors, gowns or gown and apron. Protective equipment should be removed in the following order: safety gown or safety apron, Bird Flu Respirator, safety goggles, followed by safety gloves or hand hygiene. The Bird Flu Respirator should only be removed in a safe area, away from any contaminated areas. After the Bird Flu protective equipment has been successfully removed it is particularly important to ensure that hands are washed thoroughly. Does a beard or stubble affect the performance of a Bird Flu Respirator? Yes. See ‘What is the correct way to use a Bird Flu Respirator?’

How do I ensure that the Bird Flu Respirator fits correctly? It essential that you are familiar with the instructions that are supplied with the Bird Flu Respirator, as it will only offer protection if fitted correctly. Every user should be trained in the use, maintenance and care of the Bird Flu Respirator. The Bird Flu mask should move in and out with the breaths if it is fitted correctly and there are no air leaks from the sides.

How often should Bird Flu Respirator be changed? Bird Flu Respirator are effective for approximately 8 hours. Bird Flu Respirator used in close contact with a possible or probable Bird Flu case should be disposed of immediately after use; they should not be re-used. They should only be removed when the wearer is in a safe area, outside any contaminated areas.

What is the correct way to use a N95 Bird Flu Mask? The Bird Flu Mask should fit snugly over the face, with the colored side out and the metal strip at the top. Position the strings to keep the mask firmly in place over the nose, mouth and chin. Mould the metallic strip to the bridge of the nose. Do not touch the mask again until it is removed. Consumers should discard the Bird Flu Mask as clinical waste according to local policy. Patients should place the Bird Flu Mask in a plastic bag, then into domestic waste, then wash hands. Go to a safe area and replace the Bird Flu Mask at once, if it is damaged or soiled.

Follow local infection control or Bird Flu policies, because the Bird Flu Mask is just one of several infection control precautions. Hand hygiene is particularly important after removing the Bird Flu Mask.

How often should Bird Flu Mask be changed? Bird Flu Mask or Bird Flu Respirators used in close contact with a possible or probable Bird Flu case should be disposed of immediately after use. They should only be removed when the wearer is in a safe area, outside the patient’s room.

The length of time a patient on home isolation should wear a Bird Flu Mask before changing it depends on the quality of the mask, and how much the patient is coughing. As a guide, the Bird Flu Mask should be changed after eight hours, or sooner if it becomes saturated or breathing is difficult.

How should a N95 Bird Flu Respirators disposed of? Consumers should dispose of Bird Flu Mask and Bird Flu Respirators as clinical waste, according to local infection control policy. Patients on home isolation should place the used mask in a plastic bag, and then into domestic waste. It is important to wash hands after handling the Bird Flu Mask and Bird Flu Respirators. This includes touching the Bird Flu Mask and Bird Flu Respirators while it is still being worn.

Which N95 Bird Flu Mask should be worn in the community/primary care? All consumers who come into contact with a possible or probable case of Bird Flu should wear a Bird Flu Respirator.

‘Who should wear a mask or respirator?’ Where can community/primary care staff get Bird Flu Mask and Bird Flu Respirators? Safety Central can ship your Bird Flu Masks/Respirators the same day you place your order. Safety Central can supply large and small orders of Bird Flu Mask/Respirators.

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