Remarkable PAPR for Hospitals, Clinics and Laboratories

Posted by admin 6 Commented May 14 2009

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Bio-Medical Devices International (BMDI) manufactures the NIOSH-approved MaxAir, a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) that was specifically designed for hospitals, clinics and laboratories. The other PAPRs on the market were born in an industrial setting, and their bulky construction materials, hoses and filter cartridges make them less suitable for use outside of an industrial setting.

Occupational health and infection control professionals in hospitals, clinics and laboratories around the country have embraced the MaxAir as their PAPR of choice for disaster and emergency preparedness, as well as daily use. Because it is a PAPR, the MaxAir does not require the annual fit testing that is mandated by OSHA for non-PAPR respiratory protection devices (e.g., the N95). Annual fit testing expenses can be substantial for an organization, and there are always indivduals for whom an acceptable fit is not possible. MaxAir to the rescue.

You can learn more about BMDI and its MaxAir by visiting its corporate website.

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6 Responses to “Remarkable PAPR for Hospitals, Clinics and Laboratories”

1. Becky Brodhead says:

   June 6, 2009 at 6:53 PM

   We just had a demo. VERY impressed. This is one PAPR that staff will actually want to use. Where has this company been hiding?
2. Jaimie P. says:

   June 1, 2009 at 9:12 AM

   I never would have known about this product were it not for this post. Looks very interesting.
3. Noreen says:

   May 29, 2009 at 9:48 AM

   You all speak the truth. We just ordered about 70 MaxAirs. Staff and patients love them. Quite frankly, if we ever have a pandemic situation, I’d rather be wearing a MaxAir when treating patients as opposed to a paper N95. No brainer!
4. Bella Francis says:

   May 17, 2009 at 9:49 PM

   Agree. This is simply the best PAPR available for hospital use.

   We have a total of 120 MaxAirs, and staff simply love them. We had tried other brands, but no one would use them. So, we bought MaxAir and sold the other units. One of the best decisions we ever made.

   If you’re looking at PAPRs for hospital or clinic use, you have to consider this product. With our savings on fit testing, we expect to pay for our fleet of MaxAirs in 1-2 years.

   Bella Francis RN,ICP
5. Richard King M.D. says:

   May 17, 2009 at 7:50 PM

   We just ordered 75 of the Maxair systems for my 700 bed facility. We will be using them throughout and reducing the number of employees using the N-95 type respirator. We developed a cost analysis study and found that using the Maxair would save us thousands over the next few years. Considering this, while offering better protection for our staff, was a no brainer!
6. Pat Thomas says:

   May 14, 2009 at 5:40 PM

   This truly is a remarkable product. I work in a 200 bed facility, with 6 negative pressure rooms. We recently deployed the MaxAir facility wide, and staff love it. If you’re considering a move toward PAPRs, do look at the MaxAir.

   Pat Thomas R.N.