Surgical mask

Correct method of wearing masks

Wearing masks correctly is an effective means of blocking the spread of respiratory secretions, and choosing medical surgical masks can effectively prevent the spread of respiratory infectious diseases. The wearing method is as follows:

(1) Before wearing a mask, hands should be cleaned thoroughly. During the mask wearing process, avoid touching the inner side of the mask to reduce the possibility of contamination;

(2) When wearing, distinguish the inside and outside, top and bottom of the mask, with the light colored surface inside and the dark colored surface outside. One end of the metal strip (nose clip) is above the mask, and the folded surface is fully unfolded;

(3) Raise the side with the nose clip upwards, cover the mouth, nose, and chin, adjust the lower end of the mask to the appropriate position on the chin, hang the rubber bands on both sides of the ears or tie the straps at both ends to the back of the head, then press the nose clip tightly to make the mask fully fit the face.

matters needing attention

(1) When purchasing and using medical surgical masks, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital or pharmacy, and pay attention to the production batch number, production date, and expiration date on the outer packaging of the product. Production license, product registration number, and detailed product usage instructions;

(2) Before use, please check if the packaging is intact, confirm the external packaging label, production date, and expiration date, and use within the sterilization validity period;

(3) It should be ensured that the mask covers the nose bridge to the lower jaw after unfolding to achieve the expected protective effect;

(4) Disposable medical surgical masks are prohibited from being reused;

(5) If the packaging of a medical surgical mask is found to be damaged before use, it is prohibited to use it;

(6) Use with caution for those allergic to non-woven fabrics;

(7) After using medical surgical masks, they should be disposed of according to the requirements of the hospital and environmental protection departments.