ISO-Shield Comparison

              RONDEX CPR ISO-SHIELD™ (Made in USA)

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CPR ISO-SHIELD™   COMPARISON TO OTHER PRODUCTS

RONDEX – (NO EAR STRAPS) – (STRONG BARRIER TO VALVE ATTACHMENT)

RONDEX does not use ear straps.  Vomiting often occurs during CPR.  Strapping a mask around the ears increases the risk of asphyxiation.   RONDEX barrier material is COMPRESSED to the valve housing during the welding process to maximize attachment strength, avoids separation.

BITE  BLOCK

RONDEX CPR ISO-SHIELD™

a) Short bite block, 3/4 inch length, allows the device to be used on children

b) Bite block keeps the patient’s mouth open, positions the shield for easy ventilations and helps keep the shield in place.

Competitors

a) Long bite blocks,  > 3/4  inch requires labeling:

USA  “Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.”

b) Long bite blocks increase the risk of trauma and bleeding to mucus membrane if not inserted correctly.

Long bite blocks can also push the tongue back and block airway. 
(Australian Standard AS4259-19)

c)  Long bite blocks can induce the gag reflex and vomiting if the patient is not fully unconscious.

OPERATOR GRIPS

RONDEX CPR ISO-SHIELD™

a)   Two grips (patented) attached to the bite block, provides a means to make it easier to insert and remove from the patient’s mouth.

b)   The grip material is flexible and has memory which helps release the barrier to make patient’s exhalation easier.

Competitors

Not available

VALVE

RONDEX CPR ISO-SHIELD™

a) Two separate silicone valves, working independently, reduce the risk of back-flow.

b) Silicone stays flexible in cold weather and has a long shelf life.

Competitors

a) Single valve only.  Some are made with a non-silicone material which can get stiff with age and cold temperatures.  

b) Some use microbiological filters which tests have been shown not to be effective. (The Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol 9 1991)

BARRIER SIZE

RONDEX CPR ISO-SHIELD™

a)   Large barrier surface 7” x 7” (49 sq. inches)

b)   Large area helps prevent the patient’s exhaled air and fluids from contacting the operator.

Competitors

Some have barrier surface as small as 5” x 4.75” only 23.75 sq. inches.

CARRYING CASE

RONDEX CPR ISO-SHIELD™

a) Case has a zipper which closes tightly and allows it to be a smaller size.  Case material is soft which makes it more comfortable to carry in a pocket.

b)  Key-ring case also has a belt loop.

Competitors

a)  Many use Velcro type material that causes the case to be thicker.

b) Most products are not offered with an addition of a belt loop.