Are surgical masks the same as face masks

Different, medical surgical masks are commonly used in operating rooms and other environments with body fluids and blood spatter risk, which can block blood and body fluids from passing through the mask to pollute the wearer. At the same time, the filtration efficiency of bacteria is more than 70%, but the filtration efficiency of particles is limited, and most of them are rectangular designs, and the close fit with the face is not as tight as medical protective masks, common medical surgical masks have straps, ear hangers, etc. Ordinary grade medical masks, the name is more, the name does not have "protection", "surgical" words of medical masks are common grade medical masks, this level of masks do not require a barrier effect on the blood, there is no adhesion requirements. Therefore, it is only used for wearing in ordinary medical environment, and most common ordinary masks are ear mounted, which are similar in appearance to ear mounted surgical masks.

What is a surgical mask

Medical surgical masks are generally used in medical outpatient clinics, laboratories, operating rooms and other high-demand environments, masks worn by medical workers when working, the safety factor is relatively high, and the resistance to bacteria and viruses is strong, medical surgical masks can also be used to prevent influenza.

How to choose the right mask

At present, the common masks on the market can be divided into three categories: medical surgical masks, medical protective masks (N95 masks) and ordinary cotton masks. Medical surgical masks can block 70% of bacteria, N95 masks can block 95% of bacteria, and cotton masks can only block 36% of bacteria. Therefore, it is recommended to choose the first two types of masks, if it is to go to public places, do not contact with patients, wearing medical surgical masks is enough, do not have to over-protect. However, if you come into contact with sick people, you should wear a biological protective N95 mask.

How to wear a mask

Wearing a mask is an effective means to block the spread of respiratory secretions, choosing a medical surgical mask can well prevent respiratory diseases, disposable medical masks when wearing. The folding surface should be fully unfolded, the mouth, nose, and jaw should be fully covered, and then the nose clip should be pressed tightly to make the mask completely fit with the face. Before wearing a mask, you should wash your hands, or avoid touching the inside side of the mask during the mask process to reduce the possibility of contamination, distinguish the inside and outside of the mask, the upper and lower side of the mask, the light side is the inside, should be close to the mouth and nose, the dark side faces out, and the metal strip (nose clip) end is the top of the mask.