powered air purifying respirator (papr) infection control unit
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Powered Air Purifying Respirator(PAPR)
Infection Control Unit
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PAPR
Use a blower to pass contaminated air through a filter that removes the contaminant and supplies the purified air to the inside of the hood.
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PAPR
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PAPR
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PAPR
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PAPR safety
• Meets the requirements of AS/NZS 1716 “Respiratory protective devices”
• Battery life of up to 8 hours
• P3 filters
• PAPR air filter unit and battery are not waterproof but are spray proof. Do not immerse or spray directly
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Indications for use
• When aerosol generating procedures are performed:– Bronchoscopy– Endotracheal intubation– Suctioning– Autopsy
• When a good seal cannot be formed with other protective masks– ie a growth of beard or sideburns
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Transmission
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Procedure for wearing PAPR
• Connect the breathing tube to the head top
• Buckle and adjust the waist belt until comfortable
• Connect the breathing tube to the outlet of the unit
• Adjust the head top to fit comfortably on the head
• Switch on the unit, fit the head top
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Procedure for removal
• Do not remove the head top or turn off the air filter until you have vacated the contaminated area
• Lift the head top off the head
• Turn off the air filter unit
• Unbuckle the waist belt
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Personal safety
• Leave the contaminated area immediately if:
– Any part of the system becomes damaged
– Airflow into the head top decreases, stops or an alarm sounds
– Breathing becomes difficult
– Dizziness or other distress occurs
– You taste or smell contaminants or irritation occurs
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PAPR training
• Limitations and capabilities of the PAPR
• Procedure for inspecting the PAPR
• Donning and removing the PAPR
• Checking the fit and seal
• Wearing the PAPR
• Identification of problems
• Reporting of problems