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Surgical Face Mask Type I
Even before the emergence of coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) which took the world by storm, surgical masks were already being used in the healthcare and construction industries.
Now since the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic surgical mask use has multiplied several fold.
Medical masks form a barrier between a person's face and external environment.
They tend to cover the nose, chin and sides of the face of the wearer, protecting it from dust, pollen, nasal and respiratory secretions.
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According to European standard EN 14683,surgical masks are divided into :
- Type I and IR - Bacterial Filtering efficiency (BFE) of 95% ...
What are Respirator (FFP) Masks?
Respirators are widely used in construction industries to protect from dust or used by those who deal with aerosols, vapours and gases.
Different types of medical face masks provide varied levels of protection.
They are also known to protect against biological agents such as bacteria and viruses notably coronavirus
They are deemed good enough to be used as personal protective equipment (PPE) by hospital staff.
These respirators are tight fitted masks, equipped with a facepiece and a filter piece which provide certain levels of filtration efficiency based on its type.
Tight fitting feature ensures that the mask has properly sealed off...
Differences Between Surgical Face Masks
The use of face masks has become increasingly common in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Surgical face masks are a type of mask that is widely used in healthcare and construction industries.
They form a barrier between the wearer's face and the external environment, protecting against dust, pollen, respiratory and nasal secretions.
What is the different types of surgical face masks, namely Type I, Type II, and Type IIR, and explain their differences.
Surgical Face Mask Type I
Designed to stop the transfer of infection...
What kind of mask is recommended to prevent COVID-19 transmission?
There are various kinds of masks available on the market, all having different properties, shapes and sizes.
It is vital to choose a mask based on what you want- the users, a risk and hazard analysis on the environment and exposure levels you may be faced with.
What Mask is Recommended to Wear?
The UK government and WHO recommends different masks based on the above mentioned factors.
There are mainly three types of masks that can be worn in the coronavirus pandemic.
These include Face Mask, Surgical Mask and Respirators:
Face Mask
Face coverings are recommended by
How to Wear a Face Mask?
Since the outbreak of the deadly pandemic, mask usage has become a global strategy in order to reduce the transmission of contagious Covid-19.
It has undoubtedly declined the rate of transmission of the virus.
Face Masks Improves the Protection Against Viruses
Masks help limit the release of infectious droplets into the atmosphere and reduce the spread of germs.
Out of all the facemasks, the two most common are; Surgical (medical) face mask and respirator (FFP2/FFP3) masks.
The method of wearing the mask is the same regardless of the type.
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What is a Non-Medical Masks or Face Coverings?
Face coverings are the talk of the town during these Covid times.
In simple terms, a face covering is something that covers the nose, mouth and chin.
What is a Face Covering?
A face covering can be anything which fits on the face and covers it completely, and generally speaking, it is a face mask made from cloth and is highly recommended.
An ideal face covering should perfectly fit the face and cover mouth, nose and chin while making breathing comfortable.
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What is a Face Mask?
The surgical face mask is now considered an everyday essential; however, face masks have been used since the middle ages.
In 1897 a French Surgeon, Paul Berger, used a piece of fabric to cover his face to prevent cross-infection during surgery.
Surgical masks were invented by Dr. Wu Lien-teh's, a Chinese-Malaysian epidemiologist, which invented the precursor to the N95 masks to respond to the Manchurian Plague that affected China in 1910.
Surgical masks have been used for the very first time in the 1920s, in Germany and in the USA, especially in surgery and minor...
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Personal Protective Equipment PPE
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment and it includes all the safety items that are held and worn in order to provide protection against hazards.
There are various types of PPE that have been designed with the aim to safeguard the wearer.
To ensure the highest level of protection , the correct choice of PPE as equipment against bacteria & viruses play a role.
What are types of PPE?
Protective clothing, helmets, goggles, ear plugs, respirators, safety boots are some of the examples of PPE and face masks (N95 respirators), face shields, medical gloves, gowns, are the...
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