Hospitals turn to snorkel masks to ease respirator overloadA medical worker tests a Decathlon snorkeling mask, with a 3D-printed respiratory valve fitting attached, at the Erasme Hospital in Brussels. Hospital masks for the less-intensive BiPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure) machines are also lacking. Bonnier said that from Monday he will testing 50 of the masks on patients. SEE ALSO :Covid-19 will devastate the continent unless we are ruthless in fighting itLearning of the emergency use being made of its snorkelling masks, Decathlon expressed "interest" -- but also prudence. "If we see successful try-outs, and these hospitals confirm to us that some tests work, then we'll keep you informed.

Source: Standard Digital March 30, 2020 04:52 UTC