The SARUS (safer - airway - resuscitation) - CPR hood to protect first responders from biohazards

Scottish Health Technologies Group
Record ID 32018002481
English
Authors' objectives: To provide a high level overview of the SARUS-CPR hoodTM which is a single use containment/exposure-control device designed to improve safety for personnel and patients during traditional bag and mask ventilation. The technology is used as part of CPR by Basic Life Support (BLS)-trained responders.
Authors' results and conclusions: Further studies of the hood are required to assess if it is safe and can provide benefits for rescuers and people who need CPR.
Authors' recommendations: Further studies of the hood are required to assess if it is safe and can provide benefits for rescuers and people who need CPR.
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: https://shtg.scot/our-advice/the-sarus-safer-airway-resuscitation-cpr-hood-to-protect-first-responders-from-biohazards/
URL for protocol: https://shtg.scot/our-advice/the-sarus-safer-airway-resuscitation-cpr-hood-to-protect-first-responders-from-biohazards/
Year Published: 2020
URL for published report: https://shtg.scot/our-advice/the-sarus-safer-airway-resuscitation-cpr-hood-to-protect-first-responders-from-biohazards/
Requestor: The developers of SARUS-CPR hoodTM
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Other
Country: Scotland, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Allied Health Personnel
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Emergency Responders
  • Containment of Biohazards
Keywords
  • Sarus Airways CPR Hood
Contact
Organisation Name: Scottish Health Technologies Group
Contact Address: Scottish Health Technologies Group, Delta House, 50 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2NP Tel: 0141 225 6998
Contact Name: his.shtg@nhs.scot
Contact Email: his.shtg@nhs.scot
Copyright: Scottish Health Technologies Group
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