There Are Several Types Of Medical Face Masks

Mar 21, 2020

There are several types of medical face masks

1. General medical face mask

Ordinary medical masks are people's common gauze masks. There are four, eight, and sixteen specifications. It meets the relevant registered product standards (YZB), and generally lacks the filtration efficiency requirements for particles and bacteria, or the filtration efficiency requirements for particles and bacteria are lower than medical surgical masks and medical protective masks.

The protective effect of ordinary medical masks on pathogenic microorganisms is not exact, and it can be used for disposable sanitary care in ordinary environments, or to block or protect particles other than pathogenic microorganisms such as pollen.

2. Medical surgical face masks

The mask is suitable for the basic protection of medical personnel or related personnel, and the protection against blood, body fluids and splashes during the invasive operation. It meets the technical requirements of YY0469-2011 medical surgical masks. The technical indicators include filtration efficiency, bacterial filtration efficiency, and Breathing resistance:

3. Medical protective face mask

Medical protective masks are also known as medical N95 masks. The masks are suitable for the protection of airborne respiratory infectious diseases by medical personnel and related staff, and have a high protection level. They meet the technical requirements of GB19083-2010 medical protective masks, and the technical indicators include non-oily particles. Filtration efficiency and airflow resistance.

Medical masks are cheap, depending on the composition of the mask, the price generally ranges from a few cents to tens of yuan. The price of ordinary medical masks is 0.5 yuan / piece, the price of medical surgical masks is 1 ~ 5 yuan / piece, and the medical protective masks are 18 yuan / piece. In order to avoid the safety of the mask, purchase a medical mask to a legally operated pharmacy or obtain a health permit Or the manufacturer or agent of medical device registration certificate.