CPAP FACE MASKS

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STANDARDS: * All trained registered nurses working in the ICU/CCU will ensure that a clean, correct sized mask is used for CPAP on each patient.
* Correct care and use of mask during the duration of patients stay in ICU/CCU will minimise risk of nosocomial infection.
* Correct use will maximise masks usability for individual patient during ICU/CCU stay.

OUTCOMES: * The patient will experience no infection through contaminated mask.
* Progressive recovery from effective and correct use of CPAP mask.

EQUIPMENT: * Sizes available - large and medium.
* Each mask will stay with the patient for duration of stay in ICU/CCU or duration of CPAP therapy. On discharge/transfer mask is disposable.
* Mask cushion is made of soft silicon for comfortable fit.

PROCEDURE: * During fitting of mask, explain to the patient aim of treatment and that the mask can easily be removed.
* Place mask for optimal comfort and effective CPAP.
* Single Patient Use Only - Kept at bedside until patient is discharged or transferred from unit.
- Replace if mask cushion hardens or tears, air leakage increases around mask, the valve dysfunctions or O2 ports block with patient secretions.

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