Idea Exchange: Keep your hands off the face mask

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To make anesthesia masks hands-free, I create two small holes nearly opposite each other on the clear plastic mask.

To make anesthesia masks hands-free, I create two small holes nearly opposite each other on the clear plastic mask and use two small bolts and nuts to add Velcro® (Velcro Industries B.V.) fastener straps. The straps hold the mask in place and can be adjusted to fit various-sized patients.

Dr. Phillip Gillen

Lincoln, Ill.

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