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Application and Fit Checking

Application and Fit Checking. of a P2/N95 Mask. OBJECTIVES. Gain skills to effectively don a P2/N95 mask Techniques to ensure a correct fit check of the mask Factors to be considered when selecting a mask Safe practices for removing masks. BEFORE DONNING.

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Application and Fit Checking

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  1. Application and Fit Checking of a P2/N95 Mask

  2. OBJECTIVES • Gain skills to effectively don a P2/N95 mask • Techniques to ensure a correct fit check of the mask • Factors to be considered when selecting a mask • Safe practices for removing masks

  3. BEFORE DONNING • Always perform Hand Hygiene before applying a mask • Ensure mask is not damaged in any way • Experiment with brands and sizes • Always check manufacturers guidelines for the mask you are using

  4. POINTS TO CONSIDER • Beard or facial hair • Shape or size of face • Earrings • Glasses/spectacles

  5. STEP 1 • Separate the mask edges • Put a small bend in the nose wire • Hold upside down and gently shake the straps out

  6. STEP 2 • Separate the 2 headbands • Ensure the nose piece is at the top of mask • Use index fingers and thumbs to separate the bands

  7. STEP 3 • Roll your thumbs up • This will create a “cup” for the chin

  8. STEP 4 • Place chin into “cup” of mask • Pull headbands up and over your head

  9. STEP 5 • Release lower headband • Position at the base of the neck • Position other headband on the crown of your head

  10. STEP 6 • Ensure that mask is symmetrical on face and edges aren’t folded • Conform nose piece to your nose and across cheek bones • Adjust mask until good/ comfortable fit achieved

  11. CHECK LIST • Mask firmly positioned under chin • Mask fitted across bridge of nose and cheekbones • Straps positioned at base of neck and on crown of head

  12. FIT CHECKING • Inhale and exhale several times while wearing the mask • Mask should collapse slightly on inhalation and expand slightly upon exhaling • The wearer should not feel any air leaking around the mask

  13. INCORRECT FIT • Inappropriate fit may be: • Air leaking around mask • Mask not expanding and collapsing • Glasses or face shield/goggles fogging • Reposition mask • Repeat fit check

  14. REMOVAL • Never remove mask inside the patient room • Perform Hand hygiene • Remove mask by the headbands only • Perform Hand Hygiene

  15. POINTS TO REMEMBER • A fit check must be performed every time a mask is applied. • Never re-use a mask. • Wet or damaged masks must be replaced immediately • Always perform hand hygiene before application and after removal of a mask

  16. QUESTIONS • If you have any questions contact your ICP ?

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