When the seasons change, the weather and air humidity change erratically, causing the body to not be able to adapt in time. This is a favorable environment for viruses and bacteria that cause respiratory diseases to be active, so this is the time when many respiratory diseases break out, especially in subjects with weak immune systems such as young children. and the elderly.

The Ministry of Health has continuously advised people to proactively prevent disease for themselves and those around them. One of the most effective measures to prevent the disease mentioned is to wear medical masks regularly, especially in crowded places.

*In today’s article, KIM SORA would like to send readers knowledge about medical masks, the process of producing medical masks in the factory, how to properly wear disease prevention masks, etc.

Concept:

Medical mask, also known as a mask, is a type of mask used to protect the face (usually the nose and mouth) to help prevent the wearer from being infected with bacteria, diseases, and dust. dust through the respiratory tract. Medical masks are widely used in medical facilities, provided to doctors, nurses, nurses, forensic examiners… especially those doing surgery.

Medical masks are manufactured according to TCCS 01:2021/KSR

– Non-woven fabric layers.

– Microfiltration layer.

– Nose splint.

– Strap.

– Limits of heavy metals in masks, respiratory aids, volume, filtration efficiency for oil mist, limits field of view according to TCVN 8389-1:2010 standard” of regular medical masks.

-Welded seams are not only soft to the skin.

– Flexible nose splint, helps fit tightly, limits bacteria and fine dust

– Elastic, soft strap suitable for all faces

-The strap faces the inside of the mask

– Masks must not cause skin allergies to the wearer.

– The mask surface must be clean, free of lint and no external defects.

– The strap is securely sewn at the four corners of the mask.

– The edges of the mask must fit tightly around the wearer’s face.

*Requirements for ingredients:

– Waterproof non-woven fabric, weight 14g/m2, 40g/m2…color: white or other colors…

– Air-permeable, waterproof micro-filter layer.

– Plastic or metal nose splint is easy to adjust, clamps the mask tightly on the bridge of the nose.

– Elastic elastic strap.

*Medical mask production process:

– Only use the mask once and then put it in a safe, covered trash can.

– When wearing a mask, you must wear it with the outer surface of the mask facing because this surface is water-resistant, large drops of saliva will not penetrate inside and may fall. The inside of the mask is hygroscopic, so it should be turned inward, allowing the breath to escape and seep into the mask.

– Masks must cover both nose and mouth.

– When wearing a mask, absolutely do not touch the outside of the mask with your hands, because touching your hands, or even adjusting the mask, will accidentally cause your hands to be infected with viruses and other pathogens, and then transmit the disease to yourself and those around you.

– When removing the mask, just hold the strap over your ears, remove it and put it in a safe trash can. Absolutely do not use your hands to handle the mask to take it off. The habit of rubbing the mask with your hands will spread viruses and other pathogens to your hands.

Thank you for listening to what Kim Sora shared in the article. Hopefully, through the information Kim Sora provided above, you will know how to protect yourself against the current complex climate situation!