How MAXAIR Systems Respirators make following the CDC Coronavirus Guidelines easier

The MAXAIR CAPR combines safety and comfort with a patient-friendly interface

IRVINE, California, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MAXAIR CAPR systems offer unprecedented overall safety, comfort, convenience, patient friendliness, and cost effectiveness for healthcare organizations seeking to comply with recent CDC guidelines for treating coronavirus cases.

With the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is advising healthcare workers to observe interim recommendations regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). These recommendations include the standard precaution to "…assume that every person is potentially infected or colonized with a pathogen that could be transmitted in the healthcare setting."

Further, the referenced Standard Precautions specify that "(Healthcare) Personnel entering the room (of a patient with known or suspected COVID-19) should use PPE, including respiratory protection …"

Some of the key issues regarding choice of respirator design include accurate fit during actual working conditions, full face, head, and neck contact and fluid protection, overall comfort and non-interference to HCP while performing all required activities, and the ability to communicate with patients who are likely to be under considerable stress.

MAXAIR CAPR is an excellent solution for these and other concerns. This advanced designed PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) uniquely integrates the motor, fan, filter, and controlled air flow mechanism in a compact, lightweight Helmet. This eliminates the need for a long breathing tube connected to a belt mounted motor-blower-filter unit, both of which are external to gowning, require more rigorous cleaning procedures, and can restrict HCP maneuverability.

The MAXAIR CAPR Systems are positive pressure, loose fitting PAPRs for particulate contaminants and therefore all configurations do not require fit testing.

The type and level of protection required by the situation are addressed by the available CAPR face and head cover alternatives.

The DLC Cuff is a full-face cover (eyes, nose, mouth) that does not require goggles and provides a high protection factor (APF=25).

Shroud and Hood configurations additionally provide full head and neck coverage for respiratory and contact concerns, and a higher protection factor (APF=1000).