Sudden Cardiac Arrest
What Is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)? Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an electrical disturbance in the heart that prevents it from beating properly. During
Smokers Protective Full Body Cover (Non-Combustible Nomex)
€223.17 €181.44 Ex VAT
The Smokers Apron is designed to protect the smoker from burns and stop cigarettes or ash making contact with clothing, furniture or bedding.
Manufacturer: Hospital Aids
The Smokers Apron is fastened to the smoker with an adjustable neck strap to hold it safely in place but can be quickly removed if necessary, to smother a fire. It has a large area of protection and side panels to prevent cigarettes from slipping between the chair and the smoker.
The temperature of a Lit Cigarette;
- Temperature without drawing – Side of the lit portion: 400°C
- Temperature without drawing – Middle of the lit portion: 580°C
- The temperature during drawing – Middle of the lit portion: 700°C
The above temperatures represent the average and can be considered accurate to within 50°C
If a cigarette is not removed from the apron within a few seconds the apron may be stained by nicotine or scorched by the heat which can be up to 600°C from a cigarette. Always monitor the patient or resident if they are at risk of injury from smoking.
