Surgical mask
CHF5.90
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The protection provided by inhalation is real, but not quantified for a surgical mask: it is not designed to protect the wearer against inhalation of airborne bacteria or viral particles. This is why FFP (Face Filter Piece) masks offer better protection for this type of use.
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- Surgical masks with blue ear loops, high filtration, 3 layers.
- Packaging: carton of 50 boxes of 50 masks, packed in bags of 10 masks.
- The price varies depending on the quantities ordered.
Mask Effectiveness: 4 hours in normal activity
The protection provided during inhalation is real, but it is not quantified for a surgical mask: it is not designed to protect the wearer from inhaling bacteria or viral particles suspended in the air. This is why FFP (Face Filter Piece) masks offer better protection for this type of use.
Improved Filtration of Respiratory Droplets
When used once, a surgical mask contains the dispersion of respiratory droplets produced during a sneeze quite well.
However, this effectiveness depends on its design, the materials used for its manufacturing, its dimensions, and how well it fits the face.
It has been shown to significantly limit the transmission of airborne viruses (flu, coronavirus...) by infected individuals.
Much Higher Effectiveness Than Cloth Masks
Its effectiveness has also been demonstrated in enclosed spaces (inside buildings).
For example, the widespread use (by patients, staff, visitors) of this type of mask in hospitals significantly reduces the risk of nosocomial flu.
In this context, it also shows much higher effectiveness than cloth masks, which may be used in case of shortage, such as during the COVID-19 epidemic in 2020.
The main reasons for the lower effectiveness of cloth masks are moisture retention, their low filtration capacity, and contamination when reused without washing with soap.
