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| Common Facemask | NuMask |
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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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Fragile
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Rugged with no inflatable cushion
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Failure at high and low temperature/altitude
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Unaffected by temperature/altitude extremes
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No hands-free option
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Hands-free with Retention Shield
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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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Multiple sizes
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One size seals all
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Difficult in tight situations
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Ventilate from any position
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Two providers
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Single provider
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Short shelf life
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Extended shelf life
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| Common Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) | NuMask Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) |
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Rigid
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Pliable
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Multiple sizes to carry
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Carry one OPA (trim to size)
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Oral injury
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Protects against oral trauma
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NEWS & REVIEWS
 | BFE LABS MEDICAL REVIEW, NUMASK INTRAORAL MASK AND OROPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY |
8/23/2009 | |
 | AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND, MEDICAL MODERNIZATION/OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION |
 | JEMS 2007 HOT PRODUCT |
June 2007 | |
 | NEW IDEAS FOR YOUR BOAT'S MEDICAL KIT |
March/April 2008 | |
 | NUMASK, MEDICINE FOR THE OUTDOORS |
12/3/2008 | |
 | 2010 EMS WORLD INNOVATION AWARDS |
January 2011 | |
 | NUMASK WINS EMS WORLD TOP INNOVATION AWARD |
1-31-2011 | |
 | NUMASK WINS EMS PRO TOP PRODUCT AWARD |
2-7-2011 | |
WILDERNESS MEDICINE SEARCH & RESCUE
Operating in the extremes leaves little room for error. High altitudes and below-freezing temperatures can lead to ventilation equipment failure. Not so with NuMask. Unlike common face mask designs, NuMask creates an IntraOral seal that is never compromised by facial hair, obesity, lack of dentition or facial trauma. A one-size-fits-all mask means less equipment to carry, and our OPA can be trimmed to size in the field in seconds. Hands-free operation with our optional Retention Shield makes extractions both safer and faster. NuMask. Wilderness ready.
Reviewed and endorsed by the National Ski Patrol Medical Advisory Committee.
TESTIMONIALS
"This [NuMask IOM CPR Mask] is something all patrollers should have in their packs."
David H. Johe, M.D., Chairman of the National Ski Patrol Medical Advisory Committee
“The NuMask is a great addition to the medic's airway repertoire. For short-term ventilation, there isn't a better product; the NuMask is smaller and lighter than standard face masks. It should be a welcome addition to any Wilderness EMT or SWAT medic's kit!”
Ben Dowdy B.S., NREMT-P, WALS, Paramedic/Tactical Medic, Instructor, Wilderness Medical Associates/Backcountry Rescue Institute, Richmond, KY
"NuMask was instrumental in solving a very serious rescuer safety issue and in helping us insure good outcomes for our patients in serious trauma situations."
John Sievert., Asst. Patrol Director, Welch Village Ski Patrol, Welch, MN
"The NuMask is more compact than the common facemask, easier to carry and great for patients with facial hair.”
Stephen Leavins, WEMT-I, Instructor, Wilderness Medical Associates, Rockport, ME
“The NuMask is the perfect device for ski patrollers - it’s extremely durable, compact and easy to use. Unlike the common facemask, a change in altitude or temperature does not affect the NuMask. Therefore, the NuMask eliminates the struggles and stress that come with trying to create a leak-free seal.”
David Line Denali PhD, MPH, NREMT, National Ski Patrol, Sunrise Park Resort, AZ. Wilderness Medical Associates instructor. Public Health Emergency Preparedness coordinator for Apache County, AZ. Incident Commander for New Mexico State Police
"The NuMask is the perfect ventilatory device in Wilderness Medicine! I found that it is unaffected by temperature extremes and since it stays in the mouth, it is much easier/quicker to use and allows you to focus on ventilating during transport.”
Daniel Del Vecchio, RN, PNCCT, Calgary Search and Rescue Association, Calgary, CA