Powered Air Purifying Respirator(PAPR)

Infection Control Unit

PAPR

Use a blower to pass contaminated air through a filter that removes the contaminant and supplies the purified air to the inside of the hood.

PAPR

PAPR

PAPR

PAPR safety

• Meets the requirements of AS/NZS 1716 “Respiratory protective devices”

• Battery life of up to 8 hours

• P3 filters

• PAPR air filter unit and battery are not waterproof but are spray proof. Do not immerse or spray directly

Indications for use

• When aerosol generating procedures are performed:– Bronchoscopy– Endotracheal intubation– Suctioning– Autopsy

• When a good seal cannot be formed with other protective masks– ie a growth of beard or sideburns

Transmission

Procedure for wearing PAPR

• Connect the breathing tube to the head top

• Buckle and adjust the waist belt until comfortable

• Connect the breathing tube to the outlet of the unit

• Adjust the head top to fit comfortably on the head

• Switch on the unit, fit the head top

Procedure for removal

• Do not remove the head top or turn off the air filter until you have vacated the contaminated area

• Lift the head top off the head

• Turn off the air filter unit

• Unbuckle the waist belt

Personal safety

• Leave the contaminated area immediately if:

– Any part of the system becomes damaged

– Airflow into the head top decreases, stops or an alarm sounds

– Breathing becomes difficult

– Dizziness or other distress occurs

– You taste or smell contaminants or irritation occurs

PAPR training

• Limitations and capabilities of the PAPR

• Procedure for inspecting the PAPR

• Donning and removing the PAPR

• Checking the fit and seal

• Wearing the PAPR

• Identification of problems

• Reporting of problems