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Hi Glenys,
No one is using them with N95 masks, just the surgical mask.
Kind regards,
Fiona De Sousa CICP-E| Nurse Manager | Infection Prevention & Control Unit
Launceston General Hospital, Level 2, Launceston TAS 7250
phone: 6777 6715 | mobile: 0408 487 197 | fax: 6777 5170 | email: fiona.de.sousa@ths.tas.gov.au |
intranet: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/intranet/thon/infection_control
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Hi Fiona,
Interesting!
Are they being used with N95 masks in addition to surgical masks?
If so, have you done any fit testing with the Mask Bracket/Face Mask Inner Support Frame in situ?
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
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Dear Brains Trust,
We have recently started to see the use of face mask brackets / inserts creep into use in our facility with staff wearing surgical face masks.
We have been unable to find any specific literature but from an infection prevention and control point of view we have a number of concerns including:
* Does it create a gap in the seal between mask and face?
* Does it potentially pose a risk as a pressure causing agent?
* Is removal of the mask in a manner that won’t contaminate still possible with the bracket in place?
* Is the bracket stored in a clean space?
* Is the bracket cleaned after use and before storage?
Does anyone have any references regarding these products or has anyone investigated and / or authorised the use of these products within their facility.
Kind regards,
Fiona De Sousa CICP-E| Nurse Manager | Infection Prevention & Control Unit
Launceston General Hospital, Level 2, Launceston TAS 7250
phone: 6777 6715 | mobile: 0408 487 197 | fax: 6777 5170 | email: fiona.de.sousa@ths.tas.gov.au |
intranet: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/intranet/thon/infection_control
IPCU – ‘By working together we promote a culture of safety to reduce preventable infections and transmission of multi-resistant organisms’
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