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You know exactly what a medical mask is and why, from time to time, both doctors and ordinary passers-by wear it. This simple device is intended not only for self-protection against viral infections, but also in order to protect those around and loved ones, if suddenly you yourself are a source of infection. In general, everyone is healthy, and the conscience is clear.
However, have you ever wondered how to wear this very mask? We stumbled upon a juicy post in social network, the author of which decided to teach a common man in the street how to wear this simple means of protection. Her post went viral! Let's figure out what's what.
Here's what the girl wrote: “I will share with you my knowledge that I learned last year in practice. Here's how to use a medical mask correctly!
If the white side of the mask touches your face, then you want to protect others from yourself, that is, prevent the transfer of your microbes to others. If the white side is turned outward, you want to protect yourself from others (so that microorganisms from the outside do not infect your body). "
Simply put, the manner of putting on a mask, either with the front side or with the wrong side, makes others understand: you are sick or you just do not want to get infected from others.
If the white, that is, the seamy side, is adjacent to your face, then you are sick and dangerous to others. But if the white side is turned outward, then you are quite healthy, you just want to protect yourself from others.
In general, doesn't really matterwhich side to wear a medical mask. It will equally effectively protect you and those around you, being worn both with the colored side out and in.
Whichever method you choose, you should adhere to certain rules so that wearing a mask is fully justified! Firstly, the mask must be attached securely, tightly covering the nose and mouth, and leaving no gaps.
Secondly, after putting on a sterile mask, touch its outer side with clean hands as little as possible. If such a need nevertheless arises, you should immediately wash your hands with soap and water or treat with a disinfectant.
If for some reason the mask has become wet and damp, it should be replaced with a new sterile protection.
The mask should be worn in crowded places (in clinics, shops, theaters, public transport), especially during epidemics.
But on the street, on the contrary, wearing a mask is impractical... First, the risk of infection on open air is reduced to zero, and secondly, breathing fresh air is damn good!
And most importantly, a disposable medical mask should never be reused! The used mask should be thrown away immediately, and even more so after contact with a known sick person.
Nobody likes to get sick. But, unfortunately, it is difficult to hide from infectious and viral diseases, especially for a socially active person. Microbes easily migrate from a sick person to a healthy person by airborne droplets and instantly infect the body. You can protect yourself from viruses and bacteria by taking medicines or, more simply, using medical masks.
How to put on a medical mask
Having bought a protective mask at a pharmacy, the first question arises - which side to wear it? The answer is simple - no difference. You can put on a medical mask on either side, and a rigid rib with a retainer should be adjacent to the nose. Microbes will accumulate equally on both blue and white surfaces. The standard mask is three-layer and the main function is performed by the inner layer.
But manufacturers recommend wearing products with the colored side out. This is due to the emergence of colored headbands that allow to highlight the individuality of their wearer. So, which side to wear a medical mask is up to you.
What you should pay attention to:
The mask should have a good fixation and fit snugly to the nose, not slip or rub;
If you are prone to allergic reactions, avoid latex in the composition;
Check that the loops or ties on the garment fit well and tightly without causing discomfort.
How to wear a medical mask correctly. Terms of use
Many people believe that face bandages do not protect against viruses and bacteria at all. This is not true. The problem is that we don't know how to use them correctly. A medical mask is a barrier between the human mucosa and the source of infection. And its main task is to reduce the concentration of aerosol falling on the mucous membrane.
If we want to get the maximum effect, it is necessary to follow a number of rules on how to properly wear a flu mask.
- The mask should fit snugly over the face, completely covering the nose, mouth and chin.
- When using the bandage, do not touch it with your hands. Upon contact, the infection gets on the hands and can enter the body through the mucous membrane of the eyes or mouth.
- The mask can be removed only by the ear loops, without touching its fabric.
- Any hand contact with contaminated material should be thoroughly washed or a disinfectant spray should be used.
- Change masks every 2 hours. Dispose of used products only in the trash. No need to store a bandage, put it in a bag or pocket. Subsequent use can damage your health. Remember that the medical mask is disposable.
- It is necessary to put on a bandage on the face only in rooms, in transport or in direct contact with a sick person. On the street, the risk of illness is minimal and no mask is needed.
By following these simple rules, you can protect yourself from various diseases. The method of using medical masks is absolutely safe and not costly for every person. Use masks during periods of increased illness and in rooms where sick people are present. Remember that simple things sometimes save lives.
Hey! In this article, you will learn more about medical masks. About why they were invented, what they are, how they are arranged, how to wear them correctly, with an explanation.
And so a medical mask is an attribute of personnel working in a hospital and not only. Medical masks protect employees working in difficult conditions labor associated with infections and dust.
This item protects both the patient from opportunistic pathogens and viruses, and the physician from the patient's infections.
How does the mask protect against infection? It's simple. One of the ways of transmission of diseases is airborne droplets. Everything that flies in the air - steam, fog, dust - can be infected. If you look under a microscope at a suspension that floats in the air, if the sanitary rules for the room are not followed, you can see microbes attached to microparticles. In this case, the mask acts as an additional filter. Microparticles come in different sizes, large and small, respectively, the mask has a coarse filter for large particles and a soft filter for small particles.
In order for the filter in the mask to work correctly, it must first retain large particles, then small ones. Therefore, in the mask, a solid filter is located outside, soft near the respiratory system of the wearer. Why does the mask have to catch large particles first? Because coarse particles take up the area of \u200b\u200bthe solid filter and allow small particles to pass through, which are deposited in the fine filter.
How to wear a mask correctly. Correctly wear the mask with a coarse filter away from you. Manufactured masks often have a colored filter for large particles. 
What are the masks? Masks are of an artisanal type, homemade they are made of
gauze, cotton wool, bandage and stitched with threads. Several layers of gauze are a filter for large particles, a filter for small particles - cotton wool. The bandage is used for strings and all this is stitched with threads along the contour. 
Manufactured masks come in a variety of shapes and models. Among the masks made by a non-handicraft method, there are models: with ties, with elastic bands, with a painted or not painted coarse filter, a clamp on the bridge of the nose.
It should be remembered that a disposable medical mask is worn no longer than two hours, then it should be disposed of in a special container in a medical institution.
The article was prepared by Vasko Rostislav
26.01.2018 12:53Everyone knows what a medical (or surgical) mask is, writes Trending News Portal.
It is designed to keep germs, bacteria and diseases from spreading. For healthcare workers, this is the first level of protection against infection when working with patients. And for people with weakened immunity, the mask serves as a barrier to protect against infections that can worsen their condition.
But a wrongly worn mask can do more harm than good!
Her post quickly went viral, with 10,000 reactions and nearly 9,000 shares.
This is what she wrote:
“I will share with you my knowledge of how to use a medical mask correctly. I learned this in practice last year.
If the white side touches your face, it means that you want to protect others from yourself (prevent the transfer of your germs to others). If the white side is turned outward, then you want to protect yourself from others (so that microbes from the outside do not enter your body).
Simply put, if the white side is turned inward, then you are sick and do not want to infect others. If outside, then you are healthy and want to protect yourself from foreign bacteria and sores.
The blue or colored side protects the mouth and nose from foreign liquids (e.g. droplets of saliva). And the white side is a filter that acts as a barrier against germs when you breathe. Therefore, the mask should always be worn with the colored side out.
Did you know how to properly wear a surgical mask?
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Nowadays, they increasingly use special protective equipment to protect themselves from microbes, viruses, to prevent infection with influenza, acute respiratory infections. Medical masks have become especially popular after various reports of dangerous types of influenza, which provoke an exacerbation of chronic diseases, significantly undermine health, and are poorly treated. It is important to understand: a medical mask cannot be a guarantee that you will not be infected with an infection. It is necessary to take comprehensive preventive measures. In addition, it is imperative to wear a medical mask correctly, otherwise it will not only not give the desired effect, but may in itself become the cause of infection.
Be sure to remember important tips simple recommendations... Put on and wear the mask correctly, take additional measures to prevent infection.
Choosing a medical mask
Masks on the market different types... You can choose the most suitable protective equipment, or make your own mask. Remember that how well you use it will play a huge role in mask effectiveness.
- A simple gauze mask. Many people believe that making a medical mask with their own hands is a fairly simple task. Indeed, you will be able to take gauze, fold it in three layers, fasten it, attach special ties. However, such a mask may not adhere well to the face, the material will not be impregnated with a special bactericidal composition. True, the remedy will become more effective when you thoroughly wash the mask, dry it, and then iron it on both sides with an iron. But it is very difficult to follow all the safety rules, to ensure sterility when working with such a mask. You will have to touch the fabric, wash it, think over every movement so as not to grab the mask itself when it has become almost sterile.
- Medical mask. Of course, it is best to purchase a mask from a pharmacy. They sell disposable masks in convenient packaging. The material has already been treated with a special preparation, the mask is completely ready for use. It will not be difficult for you to take it out of the package by the strings and put it on neatly, without touching the fabric.
- Carbon filter mask. If you want to maximize your safety, a mask with an activated charcoal filter is the best choice. It is slightly denser than usual, more efficient. An effective filter is placed between the layers of material, which traps microbes. Of course, such an accessory is less convenient, has a high density, but it also protects against infections much better. Such a mask will come in handy in case of direct contact with the sick, you will need it if you need to go to a place where patients congregate during an epidemic. For example, a product with a charcoal filter is indispensable when you need to visit a clinic.
You can purchase a mask made of a denser, complex material. It will be easier to breathe in it, it will provide a comfortable environment, but at the same time it will also fit well to the face along the contour. Such means of protection are a little more expensive, but you should not save on them.
Putting on the medical mask correctly
Remember how to properly wear a medical mask. Be sure to take precautions, keep it clean, otherwise the accessory will only harm you. If the mask gets dirty, take it with dirty hands, and then put it on your face, you will create ideal conditions for the reproduction of microbes. This must be avoided.
- Take a packet of medical mask. Tear it open carefully. Make sure that the mask does not fall out of it.
- Gently take out the mask, hold it only by the strings. You cannot touch the fabric itself.
- Spread out the mask, holding it by the elastic bands, ties. Keep it upright, a short distance from your face. The colored side should be facing outward and the white side facing you.
- Slowly bring the mask close to your face, carefully pull the ties behind the ears. Holding the rubber bands, straighten the mask so that it fits snugly to your face.
- It is advisable to wear one mask for a maximum of 2-4 hours. Remove and discard after use. Such protections cannot be reused. When you try to put on the mask again, it will already become a source of germs. If you accidentally touch the material while removing the used mask, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly.
