The
new Eco Oxygen Mask has been launched within the Oxygen & Nebulizer
Therapy product group, and using the latest technology has enabled us
to combine two non-PVC materials in the same mask.
The material that forms the body of the mask is transparent and rigid enough to maintain the shape of the mask. A second, softer material is used to make the seal, which is in contact with the patient's face.
The
use of these materials has resulted in a mask with an environmental
impact score of 4 milli ecopoints compared to the equivalent PVC mask
which has an environmental impact rating of 15 milli ecopoints. A reduction of 73%!!
The new EcoLite™ range of oxygen masks includes additional features over the original Eco mask design. The chin section of the mask has been extended and two integral seals allow the mask to fit a wider range of face shapes. The elastic of the mask can be mounted above or below the patient's ear depending on the patient's face shape; Positioning
under the ear eliminates the discomfort and longer term trauma caused
by the elastic at the top of the patient's ears.
