Must disposable masks be medical?

Disposable masks are most suitable for medical use, which can effectively filter some particles in the air, such as droplets, and have a good effect on preventing infection in novel coronavirus. In addition, the medical mask can effectively isolate some liquids, because the outermost layer of the mask is some waterproof layers, which can prevent some liquids from entering the mask and is effective in preventing droplets, blood or body fluids.

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Not necessarily.

Medical masks include disposable medical masks, but not all disposable masks. Gauze masks can be reused, and can only be reused after high temperature disinfection, but the effect will be greatly reduced. Generally, it can be reused unconditionally, and long-term reuse is not recommended.

Three kinds of medical masks

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Common medical masks include disposable non-woven mask, gauze masks and special antiviral masks.

1, disposable non-woven mask, with more than three layers, can isolate bacteria and dust, which is safe and reliable for one-time use and has no risk of secondary infection.

2. Gauze masks, which have been used for a long time, are widely used in medical treatment and scientific research.

3. There are mainly two kinds of antiviral masks, which are divided into special materials according to their performance characteristics and application scope, with a filter layer in the middle, and the general filter layer is activated carbon felt or meltblown cloth. Has the function of sterilization and disinfection.

Functions of disposable medical masks

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The main function of disposable medical protective mask is to isolate droplets or blood in the air, body fluids or other secretions in the air, and to absorb dust. It is a very good tool to protect the health of doctors. Generally speaking, disposable medical masks must undergo strict testing and certain medical treatment and maintenance before they can be used.

However, it should be noted that disposable medical masks, as the name implies, belong to disposable articles and cannot be reused. After treatment, they are discarded in garbage bins dedicated to recycling medical waste and need special treatment.