The epidemic is now in a critical period, and it has not yet reached the point of relaxation. Although the situation has improved, we must take our own protective measures. Basically, the types of masks we commonly see in our lives are probably: disposable medical masks, medical Surgical masks, etc. Today, the editor will talk to you about the precautions for using different masks.
1. Disposable medical masks
Disposable medical masks have a total of three layers of materials. The production process is two layers of non-woven fabric + one layer of filter paper. The overall ventilation is relatively good. There is a design of shaping strips on the nose bridge of the mask, like this Masks are still relatively common on the market. For example, when you travel normally, you don't go to densely populated areas. There is no problem wearing them normally.
2.Medical surgical masks
Medical surgical masks need to be carefully identified, because some unscrupulous merchants will sell disposable medical masks as surgical masks, but the manufacturing process is completely different. The protection is better than disposable medical masks, and the thickness is also thicker than disposable medical masks. For example, medical surgical masks are mainly made of non-woven materials, which can block some particles larger than 4 microns in diameter. It is usually more suitable for ordinary Medical workers in outpatient clinics and wards, staff in densely populated areas, are engaged in administrative management, police security, and courier workers related to the epidemic.
Of course, with the improvement of the epidemic situation, we also need to pay attention to low-risk areas. We should not take it lightly. If we need to go out, we must always take personal protection and avoid gathering. This is to be responsible for ourselves and others. Responsible, if it involves returning home, self-monitoring needs to be done.
Many people are also asking, if you need to reuse masks, what is the right thing to do?
For the general population, masks can be used repeatedly, but we must pay attention to the methods and methods. For example, when we wear them when we go out, or when we wear them in general, as long as the mask is not deformed or has obvious stains, we don`t need to use it every 4 hours. Replace it immediately. You can also hang it in a dry and clean room. However, if the mask is stained, deformed, damaged, or smells, you must replace it in time.
In addition, we need to pay attention to that when wearing or removing masks, we need to wash our hands in time to avoid the risk of infection.