About The McMonty
by medihood

The plastic bubble that the hood creates over the patient means that the system only requires very slow flow to achieve a high exchange rate of fresh air through the hood and to ensure no aerosol from the patient goes back out from the gaps around the hood.

Please note that it will be very difficult for the user to know whether the flow is “fast enough” by feel or sound.

Specialist equipment is required to measure such slow flow rates. Note that the filtration system components consist of a highly reliable fan and a filter. As such it is likely that if the user can hear the fan running and there is no blockage at the inlet (e.g. bedding pushed up against the duct inlet), the flow through the system is highly likely to be as designed.

Like anything reusable, there will come a time where the hood needs to be replaced.

It is essential that the hood is inspected prior-to and after patient use.

When inspecting, make note of any areas of wear and discard the hood if there are any holes or tears as this will compromise the integrity of the product.

Hospitals currently using the McMonty are finding they are able to use a single hood through ~12+ patient cycles (cleaning, disinfecting and patient use).

Yes, additional hoods are available through medihood (info@medihood.com.au) at a cost of $258.00 per hood.

It is recommended to have at least one spare on hand to be able to account for cleaning/disinfection time.