Surgical masks, commonly referred to as surgical face masks, are primarily used during medical operations by medical professionals to prevent exposure to harmful germs. Their consistency and efficiency in the prevention of germs depend on the manufacturing materials used.
While surgical masks are numbered, they are often used as a safety measure for emissions. By minimising the spread of aerosols from the wearer's mouth, the mask decreases the risk for both the wearer and the patient. In addition, wearing a mask became an unsaid mandate during the pandemic as individuals became increasingly conscious of safety measures, with surgical masks becoming the ideal security measure.
With the pandemic shifting the attitude of people towards safety, wearing surgical masks has become a practise, and this is expected to turn into a tremendous revenue opportunity for the global market for surgical masks.
Moreover, the use of masks and sanitizers to prevent catching such Infectious Diseases has long been promoted by healthcare organisations. The need for surgical masks will prevail strongly in the coming years, given the high prevalence of diseases such as influenza, onchocerciasis, hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), meningitis, among others, coupled with growing awareness among consumers.
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Pneumonia spread through air. The patient of pneumonia cough out the millions of bacteria. Some of them are inhaled by the people nearby. This may cause pneumonia in them. This inhalation of bacteria is preventad by use of surgical mask by other people. Thus use of surgical mask prevents spread of pneumonia.
A mask you might wear in a hospital would be a medical, or surgical, mask.
A mask that a doctor uses is called a surgical or procedure mask. It covers the mouth and nose to prevent the patient from getting an infection. It also keeps the doctor from breathing in anything harmful.
Surgical masks are sterile, your shirt is not.
Joseph Edouard Le Duc of Montreal, Quebec, Canada patented the first surgical mask in 1928. These were manufactured under the trade name JEL.
Wear a surgical mask.
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The surgical team was ready to begin the operation.The doctor dropped his surgical mask in the patient.
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For my homework I had to name different types of masks :) here's what I came up with - FACIAL MASK, MASQUERADE MASK, GAS MASK, Scuba MASK, WELDING MASK + SURGICAL MASK!! If you can think of anymore please do improve this answer - hope I have helped Ali x