Anesthesia masks

Masks are always fun, dont see too many on ebay around here, have an ambu-bag as well but it doesnt compair to a black mask

I think there are two factors with regards to eBay. One, the black rubber masks really aren't used much any more from what has been reported. The disposable inflatable clear ones appear to be the preferred model now. Second, FDA regulation may or may not come into play. If you notice on domestic U.S. eBay auctions for various medical items such as masks, you usually see the disclaimer "The Sale Of This Item May Be Subject To Regulation By The U.S.Food And Drug Administration And State And Local Regulatory Agencies. If So, Do Not Bid On This Item Unless You Are An Authorized Purchaser. If The Item Is Subject To FDA Regulation. I Will Verify Your Status As An Authorized Purchaser Of This Item Before Shipping Of The Item.".

Except for one store in Pennsylvania that carries the classic black rubber masks (bdgsales.com), the only other retail outlets I have seen are in Canada or Europe. The store in Pennsylvania notes on one of their items that it is no longer available due to changes in FDA regulations.

Masks are awesome. If you're on a tight budget and a somewhat realistic look, you can get a CPR face mask for about $20 bucks.

I have a huge collection of anaesthesia masks .... like you, I love to wear them and imagine going under.

What more could be heaven than black beauty, gas and a female dentists putting you to sleep. How I dream of this.

I quite like the look of the blue and green versions of black beauty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg3BLKDxzc4

Also If I had a partner, I would have totally bought numerous anesthesia masks, definitely including a black beauty and play with my partner.

I would also dream of talking/chatting with a girl about anesthesia mask fantasies or even real life stories of being put under. I have some to tell! 😃

Black rubber ones are much nicer than modern clear plastic ones

I have had gas quite a few times and always with a black rubber mask. I had surgery on Monday (April 22) and I was given a gas induction through a clear plastic mask, there were also two clear plastic hoses and a green rubber rebreathing bag. Not as atmospheric as a black rubber breathing circuit but very pleasant all the same. The smells of the gases were not masked by the smell of rubber in previous gassings that I have undergone and the plastic mask was soft and squashy and very comfortable. I was given nitrous oxide and oxygen to start with and the mask was just held slightly in front of my face . This went on for maybe 30 seconds and I was really quite comfortable with this. Then Dr. Hussein ,the anaesthetist said he was going to start giving me the Sevoflourane. He had already told me that I would go under in about 10 or 12 deep breaths and I was wondering if I could make it last any longer than that.

The mask was gently placed over my face, and the clean sweet smell of the nitrous changed to a kind of varnish smell which was quite intense. He asked me to start taking those deep breaths and began to count them off for me - One..............in and out - Two ..............in and out ,and so it went on. I got to six and was feeling very floaty and relaxed and then he told me he was increasing the Sevo. The smell in the mask got stronger but I just carried on breathing in and out. 7 and 8 came and went and he increased the Sevo again , I just caught Nine and then I went under. My gas induction was very pleasant and while I am still a great fan of all the black rubber anaesthetic equipment and always will be, that plastic mask was really very nice to wear and breathe the gas through.

How did you get a gas induction? Normally anethetists are reluctant

@icosm2 . I got a gas induction because I asked for it. To be honest I played the "terrified of needles " card in some correspondence that I had with the day surgery unit prior to my operation. But the anaesthetist on the day , a Dr.Hussein ,just "it will just take a little longer and if it reduces your stress and anxiety it will not be a problem ".So when I was lying on the trolley in the anaesthetic room with the clear mask in front of my face, and nitrous and oxygen flowing over me , I felt really relaxed and happy. Then the mask was pressed down and I started taking deep breaths of the Sevo/nitrous/O2 and I thought to myself "It doesn't get much better than this ". The funny thing is , thinking back on it ,I don't remember closing my eyes and going under. Everything got really blurred and out of focus after nine deep breaths and then I woke up back on the ward.Is this normal ?

Does anyone know what makes the anesthesiologist decide to use a mask induction instead of an IV induction? A friend of mine had an emergency appendectomy about ten years ago and they used the mask on her. I had an emergency appendectomy at the age of 14 (early 80's) and my was done with an IV.

I`m actually quite surprised this topic hasn`t been shut down yet knowing how Zity feels about talk to do with this kind of play.

As for what makes the anesthesiologist choose, their isn`t really any clear set rules on it. When I was talking to one about it and please know that it may differ country to country but he said they go by the patients situation and how much stress it may cause to the patient. As well as a number of medical conditions. I.e they would almost always IV anesthetize due to possible breathing complications.

I do love my Anesthesia masks and strapping them to a patients face and watching the rebreather bag collapse and inflate. especially as others have said with a Black Beauty mask, Or if I`m feeling spiteful with a clear mask so I can see them struggle 😃

I don't think Zity has an issue with this thread, my understanding is that discussion regarding non medical professionals participating in actual anaesthesia is not allowed due to the obvious danger.

Nurse Vic said:-

I`m actually quite surprised this topic hasn`t been shut down yet knowing how Zity feels about talk to do with this kind of play......

And Rockdoc replied:-

I don't think Zity has an issue with this thread, my understanding is that discussion regarding non medical professionals participating in actual anaesthesia is not allowed due to the obvious danger.

Quite right Rockdoc. Zity has no problem with discussion about the professional application and use of anaesthesia, including an individuals experience of anaesthesia in a professional setting - i.e. a doctors office, OR, hospital etc.

What does fall foul of the Rules is discussion of anaesthesia in the play scene, whether with gases, sedation, tablet, IV and IM drugs. The use of masks, re-breathing equipment - without any gases, is fine.

Thank you both for correcting me, I was always under the impression it was any kind of play involving anesthesia or oxygen masks that was taboo

Probably one of my biggest attractions to medfet are these wonderful masks.

The past couple of surgeries I have had no mask was used. A needle was inserted into my IV line and got anesthesia that way. Guess doctors are going more to that way of getting the anesthesia delivery system instead of a mask.

My favourite too, from 1 st for tonsillectomy to other 2 surgeries and then also at dentist, anesthesia mask is my kink

My recent ex partner is due to go for a breast reduction soon. I get so horny at the thought of her whole prep for surgery, especially being taken into the operating room, being monitored by the ecg etc and then being put under with a mask and intubated. I can't tell her this of course. She would completely freak out.

I recently wrote a document on an anesthesia mask, rebreathing bag and rubber tube assembly I built along with various ancillary parts and a list of vendors. It is in PDF form at 4shared.com. In case anyone is interested, there is a preview at http://www.4shared.com/web/preview/doc/YQEmukTO. I am not exactly sure how one downloads from there but the preview is readable.

Cant beat the old style black rubber mask with rubber corrugated tubing and black rubber rebreather bags...plus chrome fittings..plastic is no good compared to it

Unfortunately I never had any luck finding fittings, chrome or otherwise. I do have a genuine black 22mm coupler but it is 22mm inside diameter not outside so not of much use. I have tried to find an expiratory valve but only one firm in the UK has them and they are expensive. Rubber goods are easy enough to obtain and not too pricey but everything else is hard to come by. I am guessing that because rubber components wear out, a lot of replacements are made. Not so with fittings that can last decades.

Still if you can get past the PVC parts, my little setup does work.

I much more prefer the nasal hood used for nitrous oxide at the dentist over the full face masks. Not sure why, but they just add a whole new spin on things for me

Thanks for sharing! I came accross this website to read more info on this great product: http://www.medicalexpo.com/medical-manufacturer/anesthesia-mask-1798.html

I love anesthesia masks!! I would soooo love to own one!!! 😄

Anesthesia masks are fun. I was lucky and found mine on ebay a number of years back.

Today, got my new Black Beauty. love it !!!

I much more prefer the nasal hood used for nitrous oxide at the dentist over the full face masks. Not sure why, but they just add a whole new spin on things for me

I recently acquired a brand new Porter 5054 mask with extra liners (see http://www.porterinstrument.com/dentalcontent/img/products/5054-A-3.jpg) but do not have any tubing for it so it is rather hard to use until I can find a cheap surplus set of tubing such as that in the photo at http://dentplex.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Porter-Scavenging-Breathing-Circuit-large.jpg. I also acquired a much older used Porter mask that has tubing and has that dental office smell which adds an extra dimension to playing with it.

I don't think I'd like to go under, as I have done before once when I was about 6 or 7, but I love the masks and everything 😉