CPR Masks & Rescue Barriers — Pocket Masks and Face Shields (2026)

Which CPR masks and rescue supplies should you buy in 2026?

Short answer: For facilities equipping multiple stations or a training class, the MCR Medical CPR Rescue Mask, 5-Pack is the buy — five hard-case pocket resuscitators at a per-unit price that makes full coverage realistic. A single station needs only the WNL Products CPR Rescue Mask with Hard Case; workplaces with children or infants on site should add the Ever Ready First Aid Adult and Infant CPR Mask Combo Kit. Responder PPE duties and kit sizing are covered in workplace first aid needs assessment, and the first aid kit selector maps the full station plan.

CPR & Rescue Supplies (2026)

This collection covers barrier devices — pocket resuscitator masks and keychain face shields — the rescue layer of our first aid kits silo. It sits alongside trauma kits and bleeding control in the emergency-response tier, above the everyday consumables in bandages and wound care. A barrier device is what lets a trained responder deliver rescue breaths without direct mouth-to-mouth contact; every kit in workplace first aid kits gets better when one is clipped beside it. One thing this page deliberately is not: CPR instruction. Technique belongs to your certification class — see the deferral below.

Editor's pick — MCR Medical CPR Rescue Mask, 5-Pack
The standard buy for multi-station facilities and CPR classes — five adult/child pocket resuscitators in hard cases, so every AED point, cabinet, and vehicle gets its own mask instead of sharing one. (Affiliate link — we may earn a commission.)

VIEW MCR MEDICAL 5-PACK → CHECK PRICE ON AMAZON →

What this collection covers

• MCR Medical CPR Rescue Mask, 5-Pack — five hard-case adult/child pocket resuscitators; the multi-station and training standard.
• WNL Products CPR Rescue Mask with Hard Case — single adult/child mask with one-way valve in a clamshell case for kits and AED stations.
• Ever Ready First Aid Adult and Infant CPR Mask Combo Kit — two-mask set covering adult/child and infant resuscitation.
• ASA Techmed CPR Rescue Mask, 5-Pack — value five-pack of hard-case pocket resuscitators for training and station stocking.
• LSIKA-Z CPR Face Shield Keychain, 100-Pack — bulk keychain face shields with one-way valves for giveaway programs and every-keyring readiness.

CPR mask and face shield comparison

• Buy the MCR Medical CPR Rescue Mask, 5-Pack if you are stocking several AED points, cabinets, or a CPR class at once.
• Buy the WNL Products CPR Rescue Mask with Hard Case if you need exactly one solid mask for a kit, desk drawer, or AED cabinet.
• Buy the Ever Ready First Aid Adult and Infant CPR Mask Combo Kit if infants or small children are ever on site — daycares, schools, family businesses.
• Buy the ASA Techmed CPR Rescue Mask, 5-Pack as the value alternative for multi-station coverage on a tighter budget.
• Buy the LSIKA-Z CPR Face Shield Keychain, 100-Pack to put a barrier device on every keyring — safety-day giveaways, new-hire kits, community CPR programs.

Shop CPR & rescue supplies on Amazon → MCR Medical 5-Pack WNL Hard Case Ever Ready Combo ASA Techmed 5-Pack LSIKA-Z Shields

How to choose CPR and rescue supplies

Terminology tracks format: a cpr pocket mask is the hard-case, higher-seal device that lives in an AED cabinet or response bag; a cpr breathing barrier or resuscitation mask usually means the flat, folded shield that fits a pocket or keychain. Both interrupt direct mouth-to-mouth contact — the difference is seal quality versus how likely the device is to actually be on the responder when seconds matter.

Pocket mask vs. face shield — the core decision

A pocket mask is a molded dome with a one-way valve that seals over the mouth and nose, giving a trained responder a stable seal and working distance; it is the format taught in certification classes and the right thing to stage at fixed locations. A flat keychain face shield is a barrier film with a valve — far less capable, but it is the one that is actually in your pocket in a parking lot. The honest program answer is both: masks like the MCR Medical 5-pack at every station, shields like the LSIKA-Z keychain shields on every keyring.

Stage supplies where the emergency will be

CPR supplies are point-of-use equipment. Put a mask at every AED cabinet, inside every wall unit from the first aid cabinets collection, and in every vehicle first aid kit. A five-pack priced like the ASA Techmed or MCR Medical exists precisely so coverage does not stop at one central kit.

Match the mask to the population

Adult/child masks cover most workplaces. If infants are ever present — childcare corners, family-run shops, church nurseries — stock the Ever Ready adult and infant combo so the right size is on hand.

Get certified — equipment is the smaller half

Nothing on this page teaches CPR, and we will not pretend otherwise. Hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is where technique, compression depth, and rescue-breath timing are learned and practiced on manikins. Buy the masks, then book the class — a 5-pack conveniently covers a small training group.

Regulatory context: where CPR fits your first aid program

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 requires trained first aid responders where no infirmary or clinic is near the workplace, and CPR training is a component of several OSHA standards for specific industries. Barrier devices are the equipment side of that obligation. For how rescue supplies slot into the broader kit requirements — ANSI Z308.1 classes, kit types, and what Appendix A actually says — defer to our reference explainer: OSHA First Aid Kit Requirements: 29 CFR 1910.151 and ANSI Z308.1 Explained.

What pairs with this collection

CPR response rarely travels alone: cardiac events and severe trauma overlap, so facilities staging masks at AED points usually stage bleeding control beside them — see trauma kits and our ranked Best Trauma Kits & IFAKs guide. Round out the station with a stocked kit from the Best Workplace First Aid Kits guide, and use the pillar — Which First Aid Kit Do You Need? Complete Buyer's Guide — to map coverage across the whole facility.

Total cost of ownership

Barrier devices are cheap insurance with almost no recurring cost: a pocket mask is a one-time purchase per station, replaced only after use or damage (used one-way valves are not reusable). The real total cost is the recurring certification cycle — AHA and Red Cross cards renew every two years — so budget class fees, not equipment, as the ongoing line item. At barrier-device price points, equipping every station in the building typically costs less than one certification class for the team.

CPR and rescue supplies FAQ

CPR mask vs. CPR face shield — which should I buy?

Both serve different moments. A pocket mask (like the WNL Products mask) gives a trained responder a proper seal and is what belongs at fixed stations; a keychain shield (like the LSIKA-Z 100-pack) is the barrier you actually have with you. Stock masks at stations, shields on keyrings.

What is the one-way valve on a CPR mask for?

It lets rescue breaths flow to the patient while blocking the patient's exhaled air and fluids from reaching the rescuer — the entire point of a barrier device. Every product in this collection has one.

Do I need a special CPR mask for infants?

Adult/child masks do not fit infant faces. If infants are ever on site, stock the Ever Ready adult and infant CPR mask combo, which includes a dedicated infant mask.

Which CPR mask is best for a workplace AED station?

Any hard-case pocket mask stages well at an AED point. Buying for several stations at once, the MCR Medical CPR Rescue Mask 5-Pack is the standard choice; the ASA Techmed 5-pack is the value route.

Are CPR masks reusable?

Treat a mask that has been used in a rescue as single-patient: the one-way valve and filter are not designed for reuse. Replace the unit (or its valve, where the manufacturer sells replacements) after any use — another argument for multi-packs.

Does OSHA require CPR training at my workplace?

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 requires a person trained to render first aid where there is no clinic or hospital in near proximity, and certain standards (construction, electric power, permit-confined spaces) carry explicit CPR training requirements. Check your industry's standard — background in our OSHA first aid requirements explainer.

Where do I get CPR certified?

Through instructor-led or blended courses from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. This collection supplies the barrier devices used in those classes; it does not replace them.

Can an untrained bystander use a CPR face shield?

A shield is simply a barrier — usable by anyone, but training is what makes CPR effective. Emergency dispatchers coach hands-only CPR over the phone; formal certification (AHA or Red Cross) is strongly recommended for anyone expected to respond at work.

How many CPR masks does my facility need?

One per response point: each AED cabinet, each first aid station or first aid cabinet, each work vehicle, plus spares for training. Count your stations and buy the matching multi-pack rather than centralizing one mask.

Should CPR supplies go in the first aid kit or next to the AED?

Both. A mask inside the main kit covers general response; a dedicated mask in the AED cabinet means it is in hand at the moment the AED is — no cross-building sprint. Multi-packs make dual staging affordable.

Do CPR masks expire?

The mask body has no fixed expiry, but valves, filters, and elastic degrade — inspect masks on the same schedule as your kit checks and replace any unit with a yellowed valve, brittle dome, or cracked case, and always after use.

New: our editorial ranked every unit in this collection — see Best CPR Masks & Rescue Barriers 2026.