Iso-Gard HEPA Filters
The CDC recommends the use of a HEPA filter with BVMs to filter expired air from suspected SARS patients. These filters will fit beween the BVM’s valve and the mask or ET tube.
The Hepa Light, Large:
- 80ml dead space, 1.8cmH2O resistance, 300-1200ml tidal volume range
- 22mm ID inlet, 15mm ID/22mm OD outlet
The Hepa, Small:
- 26ml dead space, 2.3cmH2O resistance - Recommended for infants and small pediatrics, due to its lower dead space
- 15mm OD x 15MM ID/22mm OD
Are the HEPA Filters 0.03 microns?
Anonymous- On Thursday, 02 April 2020
According to the manufacturer, the HEPA Filters provide "Bacterial/Viral filtration efficiency of 99.9999+%". There is no micron size listed.
Jim L.- answered On Thursday, 02 April 2020
Does the HEPA Filter also work as an HME at the patient?
Anonymous- On Thursday, 09 April 2020
Yes, the HEPA Filters can be used as HMEs. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Jim L.- answered On Friday, 10 April 2020
Can HEPA Filters be attached to a pocket mask to provide breaths to a patient that way?
Anonymous- On Tuesday, 23 June 2020
No, the HEPA Filters will not attach to a pocket mask. However, both the Laerdal Pocket Masks and the Ambu Res-Cue Masks come with filters in the one-way valves.
Jim L.- answered On Tuesday, 23 June 2020
What is the minimum TV for the small HEPA Filter?
Anonymous- On Wednesday, 24 June 2020
The TV range for the small OM28062 HEPA Filter is 150-800ml.
Life-Assist- answered On Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Can Iso-Gard HEPA Filters be used with Oxygen Concentrators?
Anonymous- On Wednesday, 23 December 2020
Please contact the manufacturer for questions regarding the use of ISO-Gard HEPA Filters with an Oxygen Concentrator.
Forrest U.- answered On Thursday, 24 December 2020
What is the HEPA Classification for Iso-Gard HEPA FIlters?
Anonymous- On Wednesday, 05 October 2022
Iso-Gard HEPA FIlters have a HEPA Classification of 13.
Forrest U.- answered On Friday, 07 October 2022