Non-rebreather masks are a physical barrier to viruses contained in droplets, but they don’t filter the patient’s exhaled air. The FLO2 Max Filtered Oxygen Therapy Mask available from www.allmed.net filters the patient’s exhaled air.
Oxygen therapy and respiratory pathogens
Greg Friese, MS, NRP, is a contributing editor at EMS1 and a public safety training and technology thought leader. His work translates incident analysis and research-to-practice insights into how-to guidance that supports clinical performance, operational readiness and workforce resilience. Friese writes frequently about practical technology adoption in public safety operations, including generative AI. He co-founded First Responder Wellness Week and co-hosts the Wellness Brief video series in the Lexipol Wellness app. Connect with Friese on LinkedIn or by email, greg@gregfriese.com.