Emergency CPAP System for Pre-Hospital and Hospital Care
When patients present with acute respiratory distress, rapid access to effective respiratory support can be critical. The Flow-Safe II® CPAP System is a disposable emergency CPAP system designed to provide Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy in both pre-hospital and hospital environments.
Manufactured by Mercury Medical, the Flow-Safe II® uses standard flowmeters and consumes over 50% less oxygen than the original Flow-Safe® system, while delivering high FiO₂. Its compact, disposable design makes it suitable for emergency medical services, ambulance services, emergency departments and other clinical environments where rapid respiratory support may be required.
CPAP for Emergency Respiratory Support
An emergency CPAP system provides non-invasive respiratory support for spontaneously breathing patients experiencing respiratory distress. By providing positive airway pressure, CPAP can assist with maintaining airway pressure and supporting oxygenation while the patient receives further assessment and treatment.
The Flow-Safe II® provides CPAP using an oxygen source and standard flowmeter, with the flow rate determining the delivered CPAP pressure. This allows the emergency CPAP system to be used without a separate flow generator.
Designed for Fast Emergency Setup
The Flow-Safe II® CPAP System is designed with emergency workflows in mind. Its compact configuration and straightforward setup allow clinicians to quickly establish CPAP therapy when appropriate.
Key features include:
• Over 50% less oxygen consumption than the original Flow-Safe® system
• Standard flowmeter compatibility for straightforward oxygen delivery
• Built-in manometer to verify delivered CPAP pressure
• Built-in pressure relief valve to limit maximum CPAP pressure
• High FiO₂ delivery
• Consistent CPAP pressure
• Disposable system for convenient single-patient use
• Compact design for pre-hospital and hospital environments
• Nebuliser capability for combined CPAP and aerosol therapy where appropriate
• CO₂ sampling and filter compatibility with suitable configurations
Oxygen Efficient CPAP Therapy
One of the key advantages of the Flow-Safe II® emergency CPAP system is its reduced oxygen consumption compared with the original Flow-Safe® system.
The manufacturer states that the Flow-Safe II® uses over 50% less oxygen while delivering high FiO₂ using standard flowmeters. This can be particularly relevant in emergency and pre-hospital settings where efficient use of available oxygen supplies is an important consideration.
Supporting Patient Comfort and Clinical Workflow
The Flow-Safe II® system is supplied with a contoured mask and head harness designed to support patient fit and comfort during CPAP therapy. The mask incorporates quick disconnect clips to provide clinicians with easier access to the patient’s face when required.
The system’s built-in manometer allows clinicians to verify delivered CPAP pressure, while the pressure relief valve limits maximum CPAP pressure to help support controlled delivery of therapy.
Applications for Emergency and Respiratory Care
The Flow-Safe II® emergency CPAP system can be used in both pre-hospital and hospital settings where CPAP therapy is clinically appropriate.
Potential applications include:
• Emergency medical services and ambulance services
• Emergency departments
• Hospital respiratory care
• Acute respiratory distress
• Pre-hospital respiratory support
• Non-invasive respiratory support for spontaneously breathing patients
The system is designed to provide CPAP without requiring a separate flow generator, making it a practical emergency CPAP system where portability and rapid setup are important.
Emergency CPAP System in Australia
Quest Surgical supplies Flow-Safe II® CPAP Systems and respiratory care products to hospitals, emergency departments, ambulance services and healthcare providers across Australia.
Based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Quest Surgical supports healthcare facilities across South East Queensland and Australia with medical equipment and respiratory care solutions.
To discuss the Flow-Safe II® CPAP System or other emergency respiratory support products, contact Quest Surgical on 1300 786 454 or email sales@questsurgical.com.au.