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LIGHTHOUSE HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.
                     WhiteGAPS NITROUS BARRIER
                  Do you use nitrous oxide in your practice ?
When you use nitrous oxide, are you doing all you can to protect your patients from conditions asso-
ciated with respiratory droplet and / or skin contamination?
WhiteGAPS are disposable barriers designed to inhibit cross–contamination between patients by
preventing the transfer of skin contaminants, nasal droplets and humidified air in nitrous oxide
units. Simply cleaning hoods between patients cannot assure prevention of microbial spread from
both hoods and hoses.
           Comfortable for the patient and flexible enough to fit any nitrous oxide hood.




In a study conducted for WhiteGAPS significant protection (p<.02) from cross-
contamination was provided by the use of WhiteGAPS. No bacterial growth was
found on any plates of samples taken from the hoods after surgery in which
WhiteGAPS were used. However, bacterial colonies were seen in post-surgical sam-
ples from 25 of 30 non-WhitGAPS patients. Pre-surgical samples from control pa-
tients showed four cases of growth; the WhiteGAPS group showed eight cases. The-
se were determined to be incidental growth and not due to insufficient disinfection
procedures.


                  LIGHTHOUSE HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

    For more information call 1-800-667-3770 or check out our web site;
                              www.ldental.com
LIGHTHOUSE HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.
                      WhiteGAPS NITROUS BARRIER
1. What are WhiteGAPS?
      WhiteGAPS are spun-bonded polyester liners that function as barrier devices that are in-
     serted in nitrous oxide hoods

2.What does the word “GAPS” in WhiteGAPS stand For?
      GAPS actually means Gas Apparatus Protectors®. The liner protects the nitrous oxide
      hood from contamination, and the patient from cross-contamination.

3.Why should I use WhiteGAPS?
      WhiteGAPS help reduce cross-contamination by preventing direct contact of the skin with
      the nitrous oxide hood, therefore preventing contamination with skin secretions, makeup,
      creams, etc. In addition, WhiteGAPS prevent transfer of nasal secretions to the hood.

4.Are WhiteGAPS comfortable for my patients?
       Yes, WhiteGAPS provide a cushioning effect by preventing direct contact of the hood with
       the face.

5.Will WhiteGAPS fit all reusable nitrous oxide hoods?
       WhiteGAPS are flexible enough to fit any nitrous oxide hood. WhiteGAPS also come in a
       smaller size for children.

6.Do WhiteGAPS interfere with the effectiveness of nitrous oxide?
      No. WhiteGAPS are porous enough to allow normal flow of oxygen and nitrous oxide.

7.Just how effective are WhiteGAPS as a barrier?
       WhiteGAPS are very effective barriers. Test results showed excellent filtration efficiency for
       aerosolized microorganisms.

8.Should I use WhiteGAPS even if I use a disposable hood?
      Yes. Nitrous oxide hoses become contaminated by nasal droplets and humidified air from
      patients. Use of disposable hoods does not prevent cross-contamination from hos-
      es. WhiteGAPS can help prevent cross-contamination from both hoods and hoses.

9.Can patients breathe normally with WhiteGAPS inserted in the hood?
      Yes. WhiteGAPS do not interfere with normal breathing. Pulse oximeter tests demonstrate
      no difference in blood oxygen concentrations with or without use of WhiteGAPS.

10.What if a patient’s eyelashes brush against the barrier?
     WhiteGAPS are easily trimmed with scissors for those patients who are blessed with long
     lashes.

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White gaps flyer aug 2011

  • 1. LIGHTHOUSE HEALTH PRODUCTS INC. WhiteGAPS NITROUS BARRIER Do you use nitrous oxide in your practice ? When you use nitrous oxide, are you doing all you can to protect your patients from conditions asso- ciated with respiratory droplet and / or skin contamination? WhiteGAPS are disposable barriers designed to inhibit cross–contamination between patients by preventing the transfer of skin contaminants, nasal droplets and humidified air in nitrous oxide units. Simply cleaning hoods between patients cannot assure prevention of microbial spread from both hoods and hoses. Comfortable for the patient and flexible enough to fit any nitrous oxide hood. In a study conducted for WhiteGAPS significant protection (p<.02) from cross- contamination was provided by the use of WhiteGAPS. No bacterial growth was found on any plates of samples taken from the hoods after surgery in which WhiteGAPS were used. However, bacterial colonies were seen in post-surgical sam- ples from 25 of 30 non-WhitGAPS patients. Pre-surgical samples from control pa- tients showed four cases of growth; the WhiteGAPS group showed eight cases. The- se were determined to be incidental growth and not due to insufficient disinfection procedures. LIGHTHOUSE HEALTH PRODUCTS INC. For more information call 1-800-667-3770 or check out our web site; www.ldental.com
  • 2. LIGHTHOUSE HEALTH PRODUCTS INC. WhiteGAPS NITROUS BARRIER 1. What are WhiteGAPS? WhiteGAPS are spun-bonded polyester liners that function as barrier devices that are in- serted in nitrous oxide hoods 2.What does the word “GAPS” in WhiteGAPS stand For? GAPS actually means Gas Apparatus Protectors®. The liner protects the nitrous oxide hood from contamination, and the patient from cross-contamination. 3.Why should I use WhiteGAPS? WhiteGAPS help reduce cross-contamination by preventing direct contact of the skin with the nitrous oxide hood, therefore preventing contamination with skin secretions, makeup, creams, etc. In addition, WhiteGAPS prevent transfer of nasal secretions to the hood. 4.Are WhiteGAPS comfortable for my patients? Yes, WhiteGAPS provide a cushioning effect by preventing direct contact of the hood with the face. 5.Will WhiteGAPS fit all reusable nitrous oxide hoods? WhiteGAPS are flexible enough to fit any nitrous oxide hood. WhiteGAPS also come in a smaller size for children. 6.Do WhiteGAPS interfere with the effectiveness of nitrous oxide? No. WhiteGAPS are porous enough to allow normal flow of oxygen and nitrous oxide. 7.Just how effective are WhiteGAPS as a barrier? WhiteGAPS are very effective barriers. Test results showed excellent filtration efficiency for aerosolized microorganisms. 8.Should I use WhiteGAPS even if I use a disposable hood? Yes. Nitrous oxide hoses become contaminated by nasal droplets and humidified air from patients. Use of disposable hoods does not prevent cross-contamination from hos- es. WhiteGAPS can help prevent cross-contamination from both hoods and hoses. 9.Can patients breathe normally with WhiteGAPS inserted in the hood? Yes. WhiteGAPS do not interfere with normal breathing. Pulse oximeter tests demonstrate no difference in blood oxygen concentrations with or without use of WhiteGAPS. 10.What if a patient’s eyelashes brush against the barrier? WhiteGAPS are easily trimmed with scissors for those patients who are blessed with long lashes.