Anaesthesia Mask with Tail Valve

Coloured removable hook rings for easy size identification and fixation

Soft inflated cushion for good sealing and patient comfort

All connectors meet ISO 5356-1 standards

With tail valve

An anaesthesia mask with a tail valve, known as an “anaesthetic mask” in British English, is a medical device used in anaesthesia and respiratory care to administer inhalational anaesthetics or oxygen to patients during surgical or medical procedures. Here’s a brief description of an anaesthesia mask with a tail valve:

1. Primary Function: An anaesthesia mask, also referred to as a “face mask,” is designed to cover a patient’s nose and mouth, creating a secure and airtight seal. It is used to deliver inhaled anaesthetics or oxygen while ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety during anaesthesia.

2. Tail Valve: The distinguishing feature of an anaesthesia mask with a tail valve is the inclusion of a one-way valve or tail valve, usually situated at the base of the mask. This valve allows the unidirectional flow of gases, preventing the rebreathing of exhaled air, carbon dioxide, or anaesthetic gases.

3. Secure Seal: The mask is carefully adjusted to the patient’s face to establish an airtight seal, ensuring that inhaled gases are effectively delivered to the patient’s airway while exhaled gases are safely removed.

4. Adjustable and Comfortable: Anaesthesia masks are available in various sizes and shapes to accommodate patients of different ages and anatomical variations. The mask may feature a soft cushion or inflatable cuff to enhance patient comfort and improve the quality of the seal.

5. Sterile and Non-Sterile Options: Anaesthesia masks are available in both sterile and non-sterile versions, depending on the clinical context. Sterile masks are used in sterile environments, such as operating rooms, to maintain aseptic conditions.

6. Versatility: Anaesthesia masks are utilised in a wide range of clinical settings, including operating theatres, intensive care units, emergency departments, and dental offices, among others.

7. Integral to Anaesthesia Induction: Anaesthesia masks with tail valves are vital during the induction phase of general anaesthesia, allowing anaesthetists to administer anaesthetic agents and oxygen, ensuring patient comfort and facilitating safe intubation.

Anaesthesia masks with tail valves are indispensable instruments in anaesthesia and critical care, ensuring the efficient delivery of gases, patient comfort, and safety during surgery and medical procedures. The presence of a tail valve helps maintain the unidirectional flow of gases and reduces the risk of rebreathing exhaled air or contaminants.

 

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