Base Safety Gear Introduces the EZ Mask -- Emergency Health Protection That Fits in the Palm of Your Hand.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.052803/bb5 SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2003 EZ Masks Provide Portable Emergency Protection Against Infectious Diseases, Mycobacterium mycobacterium Any of the rod-shaped bacteria that make up the genus Mycobacterium. The two most important species cause tuberculosis and leprosy in humans; another species causes tuberculosis in both cattle and humans. , Tuberculosis, Smoke and Other Respiratory Hazards Base Safety Gear introduces the EZ Mask, a compact protective face mask Face mask The simplest way of delivering a high level of oxygen to patients with ARDS or other low-oxygen conditions. Mentioned in: Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome for use against infectious diseases, mycobacterium, tuberculosis, smoke and other respiratory hazards. With growing concern about airborne contaminants airborne contaminants, n.pl materials in the atmosphere that can affect the health of persons in the same or a nearby environment. Also referred to as air pollution. , the EZ Mask is the ideal accessory for today's savvy traveler or anyone who wants to take a proactive approach to health. The EZ Mask is individually wrapped, measuring just over the size of a credit card and 0.25 inches deep. The slim packaging design fits in a pocket, purse or briefcase, for easy access during emergencies. "With the explosion of infectious diseases and the ongoing threat of terrorism, we feel that there is a need for basic respiratory protection that can be carried with you at all times," said Roxanne Flores Flores, town, Guatemala Flores (flōrəs), town (1990 est. pop. 2,200), capital of Petén department, N Guatemala. Flores was built on an island in the southern part of Lake Petén Itzá and on the site of the , spokesperson for Base Safety Gear. The EZ Mask is identical to those used in surgical centers and hospitals worldwide and has a Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE BFE Bum Freak Egypt (polite form) BFE Bundesamt für Energie (Switzerland) BFE Base Flood Elevation BFE Battle for Europe (World War II game tournament) ) of greater than 99%. When used properly, it helps reduce wearer exposure to airborne particles down to the most challenging size (0.1 microns). The ear loop design provides a comfortable fit and allows the user to slip the EZ Mask on and off quickly and easily. With high fluid and splash resistance, surpassing the strictest industry standards, the EZ Mask reduces the risk of wearer contact with blood and body fluids. Additionally, the EZ Mask is hypoallergenic hy·po·al·ler·gen·ic adj. Having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction. hypoallergenic (hī´pōal´urjen´ik), adj . The product makes an attractive impulse purchase and will be available soon at drugstores, grocery stores, travel centers and airport newsstands. Additionally, the product is available for immediate purchase at www.basesafety.com. The EZ Mask retails for $2.99 U.S. for each single use mask. Based upon the initial response to point-of-purchase tests, the company is quickly scaling up U.S. production. Base Safety Gear is based in San Diego. The company develops and manufacturers personal safety products for the consumer market. For more information about the EZ Mask and Base Safety Gear, contact Roxanne Flores at rflores@basesafety.com or call Customer Care at 619/865-3130. Note: A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.052803/bb5 |
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