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Standard Operational Guideline
3M Breathe Easy Turbo Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
PURPOSE:
To provide guideline instructions for usage of the 3M Breathe Easy Turbo
Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Respiratory System
This PAPR system is used to provide respiratory protection for staff during
various tasks such as the gross decontamination of chemically contaminated
patients.
EQUIPMENT LOCATION: (REMAIN BLANK FOR EACH HOSPITAL TO FILL IN)
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTION GUIDELINES:
AIRFLOW RATE CHECK
At the beginning of each shift perform flow rate check to ensure system is
providing adequate air flow. With the breathing tube assembly disconnected from
Turbo blower unit and the system running insert the base of the flow meter into
the Turbo unit outlet. Be sure the Turbo unit and flow meter are resting in a
vertical position. Check that the center of the float rests at or above the 6 cfm
mark. If the flow rate is below 6 cfm, replace the cartridges and check flow
again.
Push the end of the breathing tube with the slotted hose connector into the rear of
the butyl rubber head cover until it snaps into place if the head cover is not
already connected.
Reconnect the respirator headpiece/breathing tube assembly to Turbo unit and
verify that air is flowing before donning the respirator headpiece.
DONNING RESPIRATOR
1.
Ensure that one end of breathing tube is attached to motor-blower unit outlet tube
and other end of the breathing tube is attached to the head cover.
2.
Adjust the belt length by pulling the whole belt to the right or left through the
Turbo PAPR blower unit's bracket so the buckle centers at your waist (in front)
and the Turbo PAPR blower unit is behind you.
3.
To don the PAPR unit, place the blower unit back against your lower back (along
your spinal column) with the breathing tube extending upward. Fasten the belt
around your waist at the front so the Turbo unit rests comfortably and securely
against your lower back.
4.
Plug the Turbo unit into a fully charged battery pack (see step 3 for appropriate
battery to use) at the beginning of the shift and attach the battery pack to the belt.
5.
Turn the battery pack on to draw ambient air through the filter/cartridge.
6.
Pull the head cover over your head and adjust it so the headband wraps around
your head and the elasticized edge of the face seal fits under your chin.
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