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The Air That You Breathe
Our T-5000 P95 respirators are a great tool when coming into contact with tuberculosis patients. However, respirators may not be the only defense you have of not becoming ill when you deal with an infected person. Read more on what other precautions you can take.
The Air That You Breathe
What you need to know about OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard
Just as I leaned in close to better hear my soft-spoken patient’s answer to my question, he coughed, forcefully. A mist of sputum launched from his mouth and coated the side of my face and neck. His complaint was sudden onset of fever, weakness, chills, congestion and productive cough. Whatever he had, I could now feel it, smell it or taste it.
Personal safety is always the EMS provider’s first priority. This article reviews the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard for respiratory protection. It also explores occupational exposure to tuberculosis.
Do face masks really work?
In three separate articles by MSNBC, CNN, and the Associated Press, the authors address the question of whether the face masks that you see on television, print publications, and web sites really work.
According to the CDC in the MSNBC article they state, “”Very little is known about the benefits of wearing face masks or respirators to help control the spread of pandemic flu.”
However, the CDC suggests that face masks might reduce risk if it’s impossible to avoid crowds or people who are already infected. We know that Swine flu is thought to be transmitted in much the same way as seasonal flu, by touching something with the virus and then passing it to the nose or mouth or through coughing or sneezing.
There are clear differences, however, between face masks, N95 respirators, and our T-5000 P95 respirators. Many of the face masks you see people wearing are only designed to protect users from splashes or sprays from reaching the mouth or nose. In addition, they provide some protection to nearby persons if the mask wearer sneezes or coughs. However, they are not intended or certified to protect the wearer from a broad range of small airborne threats, that might pass right through the masks.
According to the CNN article they state, “More effective than soft surgical masks is the N95, which is an example of a “respirator.” This kind of tight-fitting face covering protects people against breathing very small particles, which may contain viruses. The downside is that it’s more expensive, uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time and has to be custom fit, Dr. Arthur Reingold, head of the epidemiology division at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health said, so it’s suited for people working in high-risk laboratories.”
Union Springs Pharmaceuticals’ T-5000 Series respirators have a P95 rating as certified by NIOSH and meet the requirements of 42 CFR 84. T-5000 respirators are coated with the Triosyn antimicrobial. Triosyn provides built-in antimicrobial and antifungal activity and may reduce contact transfer of microorganisms.† T-5000 Series respirators offer a comfortable fit, peace of mind, as well as protection against particles.
Adjustable straps and nose piece deliver a comfortable and secure fit. A full face foam seal also allows wearers of various face shapes and sizes to achieve a tighter fit and reduced potential air leakage.
Finally, Union Springs T-5000V model offers an exhalation valve that provides a comfortable, secure fit for up to 12 hours. The exhalation valve allows hot air to escape making it comfortable to wear for a longer duration of time.
For more information about the T-5000 click here. or click here to read more about Triosyn Antimicrobial.
More questions? Call us at 1-877-Go-Clyns.
Stay safe.
Joel Ivers
Union Springs Pharmaceuticals
† NIOSH has only certified T-5000 and T-500V respirators to meet the requirements in 42 CFR 84. NIOSH does not certify, test or endorse any independent studies.
Be proactive about the recent swine flu outbreak
In the last 24 hours, news has broken about an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico and that cases of the flu have been identified in California and Texas. Mexican authorities have closed down schools, museums and canceled events such as soccer games in an effort to stem the transmission of the virus. Click here to see MSNBC’s most recent story on the swine flu outbreak.
The interesting point that officials are making about this virus is that it seems to be a mixture of swine, avian, and human flu strains. Whether there is a threat of a pandemic is yet to be seen, but there are several things we can do to reduce the chances of transmission of the swine flu.
The CDC is tracking the outbreak and has offered some guidance regarding the swine flu. You can visit the CDC’s web site to view this information.
Also, as you see in many of the news stories, many people are using respirators or surgical masks to reduce their chances of becoming infected. Union Springs Pharmaceuticals’ T-5000 Series respirators have a P95 rating as certified by NIOSH and meet the requirements of 42 CFR 84. T-5000 respirators are coated with the Triosyn antimicrobial. Triosyn provides built-in antimicrobial and antifungal activity and may reduce contact transfer of microorganisms.† T-5000 Series respirators offer a comfortable fit, peace of mind, as well as protection against particles. Its one-size-fits-all comfort and protection means it can be quickly used and worn comfortably for up to 12 hours.
Available in two designs - with (T-5000V) or without (T-5000) an exhalation valve - the respirators also provide protection against mists, splashes, and sprays of oil, blood and bodily fluids.
Adjustable straps and nose piece deliver a comfortable and secure fit. A full face foam seal also allows wearers of various face shapes and sizes to achieve a tighter fit and reduced potential air leakage.
You can read more about the T-5000 and Triosyn Antimicrobial or go to our online store to purchase.
Also, if you suspect you’ve been exposed, you can also use MyClyns Personal protection spray. Independent laboratory testing on the solution in MyClyns has shown to reduce by 99.99% a reduction in over 60 pathogens. Click here for more details about MyClyns.
Stay safe and check back for more updates. We’ll be tracking the story as it develops.
Joel Ivers
Union Springs Pharmaceuticals