Personal Protective Equipment PPE In The Hospital

Personal Protective Equipment in the hospital

During the pandemic, the use of the appropriate PPE when in contact with patients is key. The World Health Organization (WHO) published an interim guidance “Infection prevention and control during health care when COVID-19 is suspected” which names the appropriate PPE when in contact with patients. 

Discover our solutions of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that could be used in your hospital.

Air Purified Respirators (APR)

Personal Protection Equipment in Hospital

Dräger X-plore Respirators: FFPs/N95 Masks:

Breathe cool, stay safe: Dräger X-plore® Masks makes breathing easy and comfortable. The CoolSAFE™ filter material ideally combines low breathing resistance and high filter performance in one mask.

Draeger Xplore Masks are EN protection classes FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 in accordance with EN 149:2001 and NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health) approved. Draeger select Xplore Masks are tested for Fluid resistant (Synthetic Blood Penetration Resistance) according to ASTM F1862

CoolSAFE™ filter material: The specially developed CoolSAFE™ filter material combines various high-performance filter media to achieve an excellent filter performance. Coarse and fine particles are effectively stopped in the various filter layers. At the same time, the breathing resistance remains very low, allowing the user to work easily and without tiring for longer periods. Odour stopping versions utilize an additional activated carbon layer inside against unpleasant odours.

X-plore 1700 filter performance graph
X-plore 1700 filter performance graph 2

Secure seal: Alongside the material's filter performance, a secure seal without leakage is decisive in how effective the mask’s protection really is. Dräger X-plore Masks ergonomic form and soft material fits well to the face. In addition, the nose pad and nose clip effectively holds the mask in place in the critical areas around the nose. Fits, sits, and seals securely.

VarioFLEXT M head harness: This continuous loop head harness is constructed from a stable, elastic, textile strap which is easy to don and dof while ensuring a comfortable it. The soft, tearproof elastic can easily be adjusted to it various sizes of head and prevents hair entanglement

Comfortable to wear: The inside fleece is soft and hypo-allergenic and repels moisture thanks to its hydrophobic properties. This keeps breathing resistance low and comfort high, especially when used for longer periods of time.

Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR)

Personal Protection in Hospital PPE

Dräger X-plore® 8000

Powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) protect your respiratory system against harmful particles and/or gases and vapours. Powered respirator virtually no breathing resistance. You can use those PAPR equipment with different breathing filters and headpieces such as full head respirators - according to your individual application.

Challenging workplace conditions demand reliable solutions. The Dräger X-plore® 8000 offers a new level of intuitive handling combined with intelligent electronics that provide the high degree of safety.

Approved and tested as per EN 12941 – TH2 and NIOSH

Safe: Self-explanatory operation minimizes user error: The unit recognizes connected headgear and automatically selects the correct minimum flow rate, avoiding leakages caused by insufficient flow rates. An optical sensor prevents use without the filter and supports the right display of the saturation of the particle filter at any time. The filter system features plug-and-go exchange. In addition to the optical and acoustical alarm, the unit is also equipped with a vibration alarm. The entire system features uniform colour codes on all exchangeable elements and an error-proof hose connector.

Easy to maintain: Efficient cleaning together with secure operation: The Dräger X-plore 8000 was designed to be practically maintenance-free, leading to low cost of ownership. The self-check and self-adjustment systems feature advanced temperature and pressure sensor technology to ensure the right flow rate for any environment. The simple and efficient charging system allows rapid charging. The unit is designed for fast and easy disassembly for cleaning.

Product Highlights

Dräger X-plore® 1300

Dräger X-plore® 1300

Dräger X-plore® 1700

Dräger X-plore® 1700

Dräger X-plore® 1900

Dräger X-plore® 1900

Dräger X-plore® 8000

Dräger X-plore® 8000

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