[Eden, Keryn (DFC)]

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http://www.medicaldev.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/OXI-sok.pdf

2.1 Laerdal Pocket Mask

The Laerdal Pocket Mask is reusable and easy to clean. One way valves can be

cleaned for repeated manikin training but should be discarded after single use

on a person and replaced with a new one way valve.

2.1.1 Wash the Pocket Mask and scrub in warm soapy water

2.1.2 Rinse in clean water

2.1.3 Immerse for 2 minutes in an effective disinfecting solution. The

Australian Resuscitation Council recommends 70% alcoholic

chlorhexidine. 70% alcoholic chlorhexidine consists of

0.5% chlorhexidine in either 70% ethanol or 70% industrial

(methylated) spirit. Note that isopropyl alcohol does not match ethanol

and industrial (methylated) spirit until its strength reaches 95%

The Australian Resuscitation Council does not recommend the use of

bleach because of its residual odour and taste

2.1.4 Rinse again and allow to dry

Keryn Eden
Nurse Education Facilitator
Disability Services

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Hi
The issue of reprocessing Laerdel masks used for CPR training (mask to face resuscitation) has prompted much discussion and debate on whether the mask is considered a non critical or semi critical according to the Spaulding classification?

Critical

Semi-critical

Non-critical

Entry or penetration into
sterile tissue, cavity or blood stream

Contact with intact mucous
membranes or non- intact skin

Contact with intact skin

According to the Australian Resuscitation Council the manikin and face piece can be cleaned with detergent/disinfectant (therefore, I assume they are considered non critical) but do not refer to a Laerdel mask if used.
I have 3 questions:

1. How do you reprocess Laerdel masks when used for CPR training?
2. Is a Laerdel mask (used for CPR training) considered non critical or semi critical?
3. How are Laerdel masks reprocessed when used on a patient during resuscitation?

Thanks for your help,

Linda Henderson
Infection Control Nurse Advisor
Infection Control Service

Communicable Disease Control Branch
SA Health
Government of South Australia

ICS Web Site: http://www.health.sa.gov.au/infectioncontrol
Web Site: http://www.health.sa.gov.au

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