17-Jun--2025Medical face masks, also known as medical protective face masks or medical isolation face masks, are medical supplies used to protect doctors' faces when there is a possibility of body fluids, blood or other contaminants splashing during diagnosis, treatment or nursing operations. They can be directly put on and adjusted to a comfortable state when worn. When using medical masks, it is necessary to check them before use and clean and disinfect them in time after use or discard them in the designated location. Medical face masks and medical masks both fall under the category of medical protective equipment. The main differences between the two lie in three aspects: material, function and protective position.
I. The Correct Way to Wear medical masks
A medical mask is a protective face mask used in the medical field. It is required when there is a possibility of splashing during diagnosis, treatment or nursing operations. In addition, when it is necessary to have close contact with patients with infectious diseases transmitted through droplets or when performing close operations such as tracheotomy and tracheal intubation for patients with respiratory infectious diseases, medical protective masks should be used. The way to wear a medical protective face mask is not difficult. When wearing it, just put it on and adjust the comfort level. When taking it off, you need to hold the side close to your head or ear. After taking it off, put it in a recycling container or a medical waste container.
II. Precautions for the Use of Medical Protective Masks
Before use, it is necessary to confirm whether the medical protective mask is damaged or whether the wearing device is loose, etc. Once any abnormal situation is found, the use should be immediately cancelled and a new medical mask should be replaced. 2. Some medical protective face masks can be reused. After use, they should be cleaned and disinfected in time. However, if the mask is contaminated with a large amount of contaminants or is highly contagious, it should be immediately disposed of in accordance with the relevant regulations for medical waste. 3. When using medical protective face masks, they should be put on and taken off correctly and used strictly in accordance with the prescribed methods. When discarding medical face masks, they should be placed in specific recycling containers and not thrown around randomly. When discarding, avoid contact with blood, body fluids or secretions.
III. What is the difference between a medical face mask and a medical mask
Medical face masks and medical masks both fall under the category of medical protective equipment and can provide protection. However, there are still certain differences between the two: 1. Different materials. Medical face masks generally come in two types of materials: one is the plastic partition mask, and the other is the protective cover made of high molecular materials. Medical masks are classified into medical protective masks, medical surgical masks and medical disposable masks. They have three layers of structure: the outer layer is a non-woven fabric that blocks dust and water, which is used to prevent droplets from entering the interior of the mask. The middle layer is a layer of ultra-fine polypropylene fiber meltblown material that serves a filtering function, which can prevent tiny particles. The inner layer is made of skin-friendly non-woven fabric. 2. Different functions: The main function of medical isolation masks is to provide a certain level of protection, used to prevent the splashing or splashing of body fluids and blood. Medical masks are generally used to prevent viruses, bacteria, etc., and can also be used to prevent the spread of influenza and respiratory diseases. 3. Different protective positions: Medical masks can generally cover the entire face, preventing the face from coming into contact with contaminants such as body fluids. Medical masks are mainly used to cover the mouth and nose, and can approximately cover half of the face.
