First, there are several types of ventilator masks
The ventilator mask is a tool used to assist the ventilator in ventilation, but it is also very important. The choice or wearing of the mask Improper use can lead to frequent awakenings and fragmented sleep, which greatly affects the therapeutic effect. There are three main types of ventilator masks:
1. Full face mask
The full face mask is characterized by covering the mouth and nose, and the patient can use the mouth to breathe Or nasal breathing, which is beneficial for patients who are accustomed to using mouth breathing during sleep, can avoid air leakage through the mouth, and is suitable for patients with other respiratory diseases, such as COPD patients. However, full-face masks are more prone to air leakage than other types of masks, and will affect the user’s drinking and communication to a certain extent.
2. Nasal mask
The nasal mask covers the nose, breathes through the nose, has a wide field of vision, is simple and comfortable, and is widely used, and can be used by general patients. The disadvantage is that it is easy to leak through the mouth.
3. Nose pad mask
Compared with the above two types, the nose pad mask has the least contact with the facial skin, is light and comfortable, breathes through the nose, and has a better field of vision. open. However, when the pressure of the nasal pad mask is high, the nasal mucosa may be significantly irritated. It is not recommended for patients with a deviated nasal septum. Patients who breathe through the mouth will suffer from air leakage through the mouth, which will greatly reduce the therapeutic effect.
2. How often to change the ventilator mask is appropriate
The ventilator mask is in direct contact with the user, so it is very important to choose the appropriate type and size, of course Don’t forget the maintenance before and after use. Proper use and timely maintenance can prolong the life of the ventilator mask.
Generally speaking, ventilator masks are for personal use. Usually, pay attention to cleaning and disinfection in time after use, and regularly visit the service center for cleaning and disinfection. Generally speaking, the main situations in which the ventilator mask needs to be replaced are: the aging and hardening of the silicone leads to air leakage or the elasticity of the headband is not well worn. Therefore, the replacement frequency of the ventilator mask is not fixed, and it mainly depends on the usage. If leakage occurs frequently The gas will be replaced in time.
3. How to disinfect non-invasive ventilator masks
Non-invasive ventilator masks should be disinfected, because non-invasive ventilator masks are used as the connection between the ventilator and the patient. Connect the equipment and directly contact with the patient. If it is not cleaned and disinfected in time after use, it may lead to contamination of bacteria and affect the treatment. How to disinfect the ventilator mask?
When disinfecting, wash it first, clean it with warm water and neutral soap, rinse it thoroughly, and place it in a clean and sanitary place to dry naturally to avoid sunlight exposure; it is also necessary to disassemble the mask every week to clean the parts and headband . After cleaning, it can be disinfected with disinfectant water. There are still quite a few disinfectant water available for face mask disinfection, such as peracetic acid, benzalkonium bromide solution, chlorhexidine and other solutions after dilution, and then split the mask into disinfectant water. Can be disinfected. Under normal circumstances, disinfection does not have to be done by yourself, and you can regularly go to the service center for disinfection.
