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| Common Facemask | NuMask IOM & CPR IOM |
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Leaks, especially with beards/toothless/obese
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Leak-free
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Bulky
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1/10th the size
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Claustrophobic
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Relieves patient anxiety
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Fragile
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Durable with no inflatable cushion
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Worsens facial trauma
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Protects facial structures
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Difficult to teach and learn
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Training in minutes
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110 cc dead space
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18 cc dead space
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Difficult in tight situations
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Ventilate from any position
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Time lapse between compressions
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Seconds to transition between cycles
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Two providers
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Single provider
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Difficult with small hands
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Easy grip for small hands
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Multiple sizes
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One size seals all
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Short shelf life
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Extended shelf life
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Failure at high and low temperatures/altitudes
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Unaffected by temperature/altitude extremes
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Hand fatigue
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Comfortable grip
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| Common OPA | NuMask OPA |
|---|---|
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Rigid
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Pliable
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Mucosal/dental injury
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Mitigates mucosal/dental trauma
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Multiple sizes
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Multiple and single trim to size option
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| Common Mask Retention Systems & CPAP/BiPAP | NuMask Retention Shield & CPAP/BiPAP |
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Complicated mask strap system
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Easy 2 strap hands-free ventilation
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Uncomfortable
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Improved patient comfort/compliance
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Bulky
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A fraction of the size
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Wastes anesthetic gas and O2
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Leak-free, even in bearded/toothless/obese
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110 cc dead space
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18 cc dead space
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Claustrophobic
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Relieves patient anxiety
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Multiple sizes
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One size seals all
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| Common Resuscitator | NuMask Resuscitator |
|---|---|
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Common facemask
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Leak-free NuMask IOM
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Muscle fatigue
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Lightweight ergonomic design
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Stiff and unresponsive
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Exceptional visual and tactile feedback
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Hand slippage
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Sure grip surface
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No airway included
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NuMask trim-to-size OPA
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120 cc dead space
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23 cc dead space
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