Intersurgical’s FiltaMask is designed to reduce the risk to paramedics, hospital staff and visitors.

The Intersurgical FiltaMask™ combines an oxygen delivery system with a filter media covering the exhalation ports. FiltaMask is intended for use on patients with respiratory infections who may be a source of aerosolised infectious pathogens and who also require supplementary oxygen.

Patients with respiratory infections have specific needs and yet pose a specific risk. Conventional oxygen masks can generate a plume of particles from their exhalation ports, which can travel a distance of 0.4 metres[1][2] resulting in a potential risk.

The Intersurgical FiltaMask is designed to reduce the risk to paramedics, hospital staff and visitors[3].
 
Features and benefits include:
 
• Incurved face seal providing improved level of fit and comfort
• On-chin positioning providing a better fit to a wider range of face shapes
• Low elastic position eliminating trauma to the patient's ears
• Integral filter media reducing the risk of escaping aerosols

Contact your local Intersurgical representative for a free product sample.

A short instructional video is now available for the i-view video laryngoscope.

The video provides a useful guide and overview of the i-view and an introduction to the basic steps for correct use.
With many COVID-19 protocols recommending the use of video laryngoscopy for patients who require intubation, the  i-view provides the option of a single use, fully disposable video laryngoscope with a standard Macintosh blade, making it ideal for use where there is a concern regarding infection control.

The video is available on the dedicated i-view page, product pages and Education video page.

If you have any further questions about this product, please contact us.

We offer a comprehensive range of product options that may help reduce the risk of cross contamination between patients and health care workers in the clinical environment.

These product options are included on our Infection Control webpage, the range of products includes the following patient solutions, across airway management, anaesthesia, critical care and oxygen and aerosol therapy:
 
- i-view™ video laryngoscope
- Breathing filters, HMEs, HMEFs and respiratory device filters
- TrachSeal™ closed suction systems
- FiltaMask™ oxygen therapy mask
- StarMed respiratory hoods NIV therapy.
 
You can find out more detailed information on each product, including videos, their features and benefits, downloads and you can ask for further details.
 
The page also includes links to recent online resources and guidelines relating to anaesthesia and critical care providers in relation to Covid-19 including those from WFSA, AAGBI and Public Health England.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new AbCan™ 1.1L pre-filled disposable carbon dioxide absorber.

The AbCan has been designed for use with the Getinge® (formerly Maquet®) Anaesthesia Delivery Systems, Flow-i™ C20, C30, C40, Flow-c™ and Flow-e™.   Providing ease of use of exchange with minimal handling of the carbon dioxide absorbents and therefore reducing the infection control risks. 
 
The AbCan provides a further option for our customers who have made the choice to use pre-fills and extends our comprehensive range of pre-filled and loose filled CO2 absorbents, click here to find out more.
 
Getinge is a registered trademark of Getinge AB. Maquet is a registered trademark of Maquet GmbH. Flow-i, Flow-c and Flow-e are trademarks for Maquet Critical Care AB
 

Andrew Burns of The Northern Care Alliance Group was the overall winner of our 2020 Photo Competition and his photo take’s June’s spot in our calendar as well as the front cover.

Andrew was delighted to win the competition last year and said of his win “I took the picture whilst on a day out at Formby Beach, as soon as I saw the wind farm off the coast; I thought that’s a photo I must take for Intersurgical’s ‘Breath of Fresh Air’ photo competition.” Andrew chose Teenage Cancer Trust to receive his winning prize donation, find out more about this charity and the wonderful work they do here.

Well done Andrew!

You can still view and download our 2020 Photo Calendar via the pdf link below.

Wendy Barrett of Airedale General Hospital takes April’s spot in our 2020 Photo Calendar.

A meadow of bluebells is a welcome sight for all of us at the moment, and this joyful picture is a perfect fit for the month of April.

You can still view and download our 2020 Photo Calendar via the pdf link below.

Ann Marie Wilson of ScotSTAR National Team (Scottish Ambulance Service) photo takes May’s spot in our 2020 Photo Calendar.

A stunning image capturing our favourite furry friends enjoying a walk along Prestatyn Beach in Wales last year. A fantastic much needed visual escape for the month of May.

You can still view and download our 2020 Photo Calendar via the pdf link below. 

The recent reported outbreak of respiratory infections in the Chinese city of Wuhan has been identified as being caused by 2019-nCoV (2019 Novel Coronavirus).

The number of reports of infection has been rising quickly during January 2020, with 2798 confirmed cases at time of writing.  The current assessment from the World Health Organisation (WHO) is that the risk of this event remains ‘very high’ in China, and ‘high’ at a regional and global level. Keep up to date with the latest news on the WHO website.
 
The Intersurgical filter range provides an effective barrier that prevents cross contamination between patients, respiratory equipment and the clinical environment.  We provide a choice of electrostatic and pleated mechanical filters that have been independently tested and proven to be highly efficient, providing trusted protection against bacterial and viral cross contamination.
 
View the product range, visit our filtration and humidification webpage or contact us for further information.

Martin Quinton’s winning entry from Sheffield Children’s Hospital takes March’s spot in our 2020 Desktop Photo Calendar.

This fabulous stormy scene takes the March spot in our calendar. Martin explained why he decided to enter; ‘I have recently been kayaking around the Isle of Mull, I think the photo of the gathering storm and the open sea is a ‘Breath of Fresh Air’.’ With the recent stormy weather we’ve all been experiencing this is a perfect picture to represent the month of March.

Click here to request your free copy of our 2020 Photo Calendar, alternatively you can download it via the pdf link below.

Our new pre-filled 1.1L disposable carbon dioxide absorber

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new AbCan™ 1.1L pre-filled disposable carbon dioxide absorber, which will further extend our absorbents range.

The AbCan offers ease of exchange with minimal handling and provides a further option for customers who have made the choice to use pre-fills.

The AbCan is provided with a choice of: Spherasorb™ Unique medical grade soda lime (white to violet or pink to white colour change), and LoFloSorb™ Alkali-Hydroxide-Free carbon dioxide absorbent.  Therefore, we can once again provide the user with the choice of absorbent according to our customers’ requirements and preference. At 1.1L capacity, AbCan provides 40% more absorbent volume than other existing products.

Compatible with: Getinge® (formerly Maquet®) Anaesthesia Delivery Systems, Flow-i™ C20, C30, C40, Flow-c™ and Flow-e™.

Our products are developed in-house and manufactured in our state-of-the-art production facility. This allows Intersurgical to control all aspects, from design and formulation, through to manufacture and quality, ensuring all our CO2 absorbents maintain the highest quality and exceed all the requirements of the relevant medical standards.

Please visit the product page and download the information sheet for further details, or contact your local Intersurgical representative to arrange a demonstration.

Getinge is a registered trademark of Getinge AB. Maquet is a registered trademark of Maquet GmbH. Flow-i, Flow-c and Flow-e are trademarks for Maquet Critical Care AB.