Re: HEPA filters for suction units

["RONALD JOHNSON" <rjohnson_fn@msn.com>]

I don’t know any pilot I've ever seen in a helo wear any kind of mask. Doubt you  will get one to wear a HEPA.

 

RJ

----- Original Message -----

From: Nan Walker

To: flightmed@flightweb.com

Cc: Pete Limbacher

Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 2:13 PM

Subject: HEPA filters for suction units

I have been resisting opening this can of worms...but here goes...

The CDC guidelines for SARS air medical transport refer to HEPA filters for suction units.  Despite my efforts and those of our most excellent equipment dude, Pete Limbacher, we have not found that such a thing exists.  I am hoping that one of the list's AMPA members, who helped write the guidelines, can enlighten us.  (Editorial comment:  why would that be particularly important, given that we will have to wear N-95's anyway.  And, if it is so important, why isn't part of guidelines for TB patient procedures?) 

 

Thanks, Nan

 

 

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