CPR face shield with a one-way valve, giving trained first aiders a barrier during rescue breaths, for first aid kits and defibrillator points.
CPR face shield with a one-way valve, giving trained first aiders a barrier during rescue breaths, for first aid kits and defibrillator points.
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Log in to access trade discountsA CPR face shield with a one-way valve that gives a trained first aider a barrier between their mouth and the casualty’s during rescue breaths. The clear film lies over the casualty’s face, and the oval plastic valve sits over the mouth. Each shield is single use, folded into its own sealed bag with resuscitation instructions.
Many people hesitate to give rescue breaths because of direct contact with a stranger’s mouth and bodily fluids. That pause costs time when a casualty is not breathing. A face shield with a one-way valve puts a barrier in place, so the first aider can start rescue breaths with more confidence.
Plastic one-way valve: lets the first aider’s breath pass through while acting as a barrier against the casualty’s fluids.
Oval valve shape: shaped to fit over the casualty’s mouth.
Clear film shield: covers the face so the first aider can see the casualty’s mouth and nose.
Single use: one shield per casualty, so there is no cleaning or reuse.
Compact sealed bag: folds to 7.5cm x 10.5cm, small enough for any first aid kit or pocket.
Pictorial instructions: resuscitation guidance is supplied with the shield.
Trades and roles
First aiders
Appointed persons
Health and safety managers
Facilities managers
Security and venue staff
Trainers running CPR courses
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Offices and facilities management
Warehousing and industrial sites
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product name | CPR Face Shield - With One-Way Valve |
| Product code | HSAFS001 |
| Product type | CPR face shield for rescue breaths |
| Valve | Plastic one-way valve, oval shaped |
| Use | Single use only |
| Intended user | Trained first aiders |
| Instructions | Resuscitation protocol and pictorial instructions included |
| Folded size | 7.5cm x 10.5cm |
| Packaging | Individually sealed bag |
| Marking | CE |
| Colour | Clear shield, green valve |
| Use or condition | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Rescue breaths during CPR by a trained first aider | Suitable |
| Restocking the resuscitation aid in BS 8599-1 workplace first aid kits | Suitable |
| Keeping beside a defibrillator | Suitable, for rescue breaths alongside the AED |
| Personal kits for first aiders and lone workers | Suitable, compact and individually sealed |
| Reuse on a second casualty | Not recommended, single use only |
| Use by people with no CPR training | Not recommended, the pack states it is for trained first aiders |
| Professional ventilation with oxygen | Not recommended, use a pocket mask or bag valve mask |
Trained first aiders keep CPR face shields in workplace kits, beside defibrillators and in personal first aid pouches. Employers buy them to restock the resuscitation aid in BS 8599-1 kits and to give each first aider their own. They suit offices, sites, schools, gyms and venues.
Restocking the resuscitation aid in BS 8599-1 workplace first aid kits after use.
Keeping a face shield with each defibrillator for rescue breaths during CPR.
Issuing a shield to every trained first aider for their personal kit.
Equipping venues, gyms and schools where cardiac arrest can happen in public.
Supplying shields for CPR refresher training.
Step 1: Call 999, or ask someone else to, and send for a defibrillator.
Step 2: Open the bag and unfold the shield.
Step 3: Lay the shield over the casualty’s face with the valve over their mouth.
Step 4: Tilt the head back, pinch the nose through the shield and give rescue breaths through the valve, as trained.
Step 5: Continue CPR until help arrives or the defibrillator tells you to stop.
Step 6: Dispose of the used shield safely and restock the kit.
Delaying chest compressions while searching for a face shield.
Placing the valve over the nose instead of the mouth.
Reusing a shield on another casualty.
Keeping shields far from the defibrillator.
Not replacing a used shield, leaving the kit without one.
For use by trained first aiders. A face shield is a barrier, not a guarantee against infection. Follow current CPR training and the instructions supplied. Never delay chest compressions to find or fit a shield.
Keep shields sealed in their bags until needed. Check them during monthly kit checks, and replace any with damaged packaging.
Q: What is a CPR face shield for?
A: It gives a first aider a barrier between their mouth and the casualty’s during rescue breaths. The one-way valve sits over the casualty’s mouth. It helps first aiders give rescue breaths with less hesitation.
Q: What does one-way valve mean?
A: The valve lets the first aider’s breath pass through to the casualty. It acts as a barrier against fluids coming back from the casualty’s mouth.
Q: Is this the resuscitation aid in a BS 8599-1 first aid kit?
A: BS 8599-1 workplace kits include a resuscitation aid, and a face shield like this fills that place. It suits restocking the kit after use.
Q: What is this face shield not suitable for?
A: It is not for reuse, as it is single use only. It is not for people with no CPR training, as the pack states it is for trained first aiders. It is not a replacement for a pocket mask where oxygen is used.
Q: Should I choose a face shield or a pocket mask?
A: A face shield is compact, low cost and single use, so it suits first aid kits and personal pouches. A pocket mask is a rigid mask, often used by trained responders and with oxygen. Many workplaces keep shields in every kit.
Q: Do I have to give rescue breaths?
A: Follow your CPR training and the instructions from the 999 call handler. A face shield makes rescue breaths easier for trained first aiders who choose to give them. Chest compressions should never be delayed.
Q: How should face shields be stored?
A: Keep them sealed in their bags in a first aid kit or beside a defibrillator. Check them during monthly kit checks and replace any with damaged packaging.
