Swine Flu Tips – Instructions for Disposable Respirators
Swine Flu Tips – General Instructions for Disposable Respirators
Swine Flu Tips – Disposable Respirators podcast, is intended for the general public, demonstrates how to put on and take off disposable respirators that are to be used in areas affected by the influenza outbreak.
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Podcast Release Date – 4/29/2009
Podcast Run Time – 2 – 19
Podcast Author – CDC, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Series Name – CDC Featured Podcasts
General Instructions for Disposable Respirators Respirators
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N95 respirators are designed to protect you from breathing in very small particles that may contain viruses. These kinds of respirators fit tightly to the face so that air is inhaled through the filter material. N95 respirators ought to be worn only once and then thrown away in the trash.
Manufacturers supply important instructions with respirators on how they’re to be put on and checked to make certain they’re properly positioned. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, specific to the product you’re using.
Here are some general instructions –
o Wash your hands prior to handling the respirator and inspect the respirator for tears or damage. If your respirator is folded, open the folds fully.
o Place the respirator on your face with the nosepiece at your fingertips, permitting the headbands to hang freely below your hand.
o Position the respirator with the nosepiece up. Pull the top strap over your head, resting it high at the back of your head. Pull the bottom strap over your head and position it around the neck and beneath the ears. Make certain not to criss-cross the straps. When there’s only one headband, it ought to rest high at the back of your head. Make certain that your mouth and nose are covered by the respirator.
o If the nosepiece has a metal nose strip, use both hands to mold the nose strip to the shape of your nose.
o Next, check the seal of the respirator on your face. Place your hands on the surface of the respirator and take a quick, deep breath. If you feel air blowing around your face or eyes, the respirator might not fit your face properly. Re-adjust the fit of your respirator and check the seal again.
o When you’re finished wearing the respirator, carefully remove it, using the straps. Discard your respirator by carefully placing it in a waste container. Wash your hands immediately after handling the used respirator.
To access the most precise and relevant health information that affects you, your family and your community, please visit www.cdc.gov.
Swine Flu Tips gathered Wednesday, April 29, 2009