Nosocomial infections can be fatal and increases overall healthcare costs
—- Of every 100 hospitalized patients at any given time, 7 in developed and 10 in developing countries will acquire at least one health care-associated infection
- 10,000-20,000 end fatally
- 20-30% of nosocomial infections could be prevented by improved hygiene
- Nosocomial infections prolong hospital stay by an average of 10 days + access cost of $15,275 for confirmed hospital acquired infection
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Ventilator-induced damages can be prevented
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- Ventilation-induced lung injury can contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients
- The lack of humidification of medically administered gases leads to ventilation-induced lung damage and increased risk of infection
Humidification to support lung protective ventilation
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As a preventive measure for infection prophylaxis and avoiding the risk of cross infection, various expert committees recommend the use of a breathing system filter.
Benefits and Features
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Support Quality, reliability, and performance
● Quality made in Germany
● Manufactured at Dräger in Lübeck
● 100 % test for leakages
● 100 % tests of retention rates
● 100 % test of resistance
● No spot checks, individual control of every single filter
Support Workplace Efficiency
● Transparent housing allows easier handling & improved clinical use
● Allows for better and easier visual inspection at any time during the use
● Can be easily identified through the new unique colour design
● Blue HME foam: no susceptibility to UV radiation
Support IPC
● Possibility to mark the time of commissioning on the housing- Supports a better control for the replacement cycles of the filters and therefore simplifies work processes
● Single patient use
● Highly effective bacterial and viral retention rates
Support Patient comfort
● Reduced weight, thus: – low risk of tube dislocation
● Increased water breakthrough limit
Support patient & Environment Safety - Sustainability
● Square housing: less waste
● Co2 improved by:
reduced weight
short delivery routes
optimized packaging
waiver of adhesive fixation
waste-optimized design
The new generation of filter family
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CareStar Plus Electrostatic Filter Family
● Provides excellent and cost-efficient solution
● Protects the patient from potentially present micro-organisms
● Reduces the risk of possible cross-infection and promote patent and staff safety
SafeStar Plus Mechanical Filter Family
● Meets high standards for infection prophylaxis in ventilation
● High bacterial and viral filtration efficiency rates that considerably reduce the passage of airborne microorganisms
● Helps to decrease the risk of possible cross-infection
HumidStar Plus HME Filter Family
● Supports to passively humidificate the air patient inhales
● Consist of a new microporous polymer foam that’s specially developed for this application as it returns a high degree of moisture
● HumidStar Trach Plus for tracheostomized patients to ensure a lung protective ventilation to all patients
TwinStar Plus Combined Filter Family
● Helps you save on costs and promote patient healing
● Efficiently humidify and heat the inspired air of the ventilator-dependent patient.
● Their high bacterial and viral filtration efficiency rates, they exceptionally sustain infection prevention
Our extensive portfolio of high-quality breathing system solutions for all applications
—Choosing the right filter application can have a significant impact on the success of patient ventilation therapies and recovery. As your Specialist in Acute Care, we offer you an extensive portfolio of high-quality breathing system solutions for all applications—supporting you with all your clinical needs.
Filter/HMEs: Supporting daily clinical routine
Download brochure to find out more about our five families of filters and HMEs for all clinical applications and needs.
Get in touch with Dräger
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Branch Office
P.O. Box 505108
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
F: +971 4 42 94 699
Not all products, features, or services are for sale in all countries. Please contact your local Dräger representative for more information.