BeliefPerioperative leaders believe 66% of nursing staff understand that facial masks have different purposes and guidelines for use.1

Reality

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is the FDA leader in standards and testing for face masks.

48% of OR staff aren’t aware of ASTM standards* and don’t know there are different levels of protection.1

71% don’t consider ASTM standards* the “most influential factor” when selecting a mask.1

Did you know?

Stakes are high

5.6 million healthcare workers and related occupations are at risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens, including HIV, HBV, HCV and others.2

Beware of blood

Exposure to substances is 1 of the top 5 causes of injury among healthcare workers, with blood or blood products involved in 63% of exposure incidents.3

Watch your head

26% of blood exposures are to the heads and necks of scrubbed personnel.5

Everyone, everywhere is at risk

59% of blood and body fluid exposures among experienced doctors occur in the operating room/recovery.4

It’s not just at the table

17% of blood exposures occur with circulating personnel outside the sterile field.5

Sources:

1. Data; Key Group, ASTM Mask Survey, November 2017

2. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/recognition.html

3. https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hospitals/documents/1.1_Data_highlights_508.pdf

4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19122191

5. AORN Guideline for Surgical Attire, Page 113 section I.h., 2017

If your staff isn’t using ASTM ratings to select a mask, how can you be confident they are fully protected?

of surgical nurses and techs believe increased awareness

of mask standards would change how staff selects

masks for various clinical situations.1

95%Contact your Cardinal Heath sales rep to learn more.

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3 out of 4 individuals are using the incorrect mask for the procedure or setting they’re supporting.1

What does this mean for you?

Your staff could be

at risk

*ASTM standard F2100

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