Medical Masks

Abstract

Medical masks are a tool that can be used to prevent the spread of respiratory infection.

Google searches for the keywords of “wash hands” predict the speed of national spread of COVID-19 outbreak among 21 countries

“…However, the increased google searches for "wash hands" would simply indicate people engaged more in hand hygiene. In summary, our findings support the experts' suggestion that even if wearing a face mask is indicated, it is still important to wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds prior to putting on the face mask (14), and repeating hand hygiene after touching the outer surface of masks (13).…”

Personal protective equipment (PPE) for both anesthesiologists and other airway managers: principles and practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

“…Surgical masks, also called face masks, are loose-fitting and inhibit droplet transmission of viral or bacterial diseases. 42 N95 respirators are tight-fitting and prevent inhalation of 95% of airborne particles. 42 Given the variation of facial size and proportions, N95 masks must be ''fit-tested'' to ensure an adequate user seal.…”

“…42 N95 respirators are tight-fitting and prevent inhalation of 95% of airborne particles. 42 Given the variation of facial size and proportions, N95 masks must be ''fit-tested'' to ensure an adequate user seal. Proper donning of an N95 mask (i.e., not pinching the nose bridge but ensuring it fits along the entire maxilla) is a critical step in adequate PPE.…”

COVID‐19: Face masks and human‐to‐human transmission

“…2 Face masks are a type of personal protective equipment used to prevent the spread of respiratory infections, and it may be effective at helping prevent transmission of respiratory viruses and bacteria. 3 Here, we share a case of face masks are being used to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 infection.…”