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Disposable Surgical Masks

At Farma2Go we have a wide variety of models and different brands of non-reusable, surgical masks that guarantee the filtration of biological agents, viruses, aerosols or unwanted and harmful particles for our health and that of the people around us for 4 hours of continued use. Protection for sanitary and civil use that filters the particles emitted by the user during breathing, preventing them from reaching the outside. With its use, it is achieved that health personnel and infected patients (or suspected of being infected) can spread the contagion and transmit infectious agents.

Made with at least 3 layers of soft polypropylene or cellulose , they are low resistance to allow easy and comfortable breathing. Its high breathability is complemented by elastic bands and an adjustable nose clip to ensure that particles capable of infecting any virus do not enter or exit. You can find it in a multitude of formats, from individual masks, to packs of 5 or boxes of 50, 100 or more units.

Surgical Mask Employment Instructions

It is just as important that the mask is of good quality and duly certified by health agencies, it is to use them properly, since misuse of surgical masks ruins all their effectiveness, also generating the false sensation of being in a protected environment. when really, due to negligence in its use, you are not.

It is important to keep the skin dry before using the mask and to avoid touching the inside with your hands. To position it properly, the first thing is to adjust the elastic band around the ears until it is in a comfortable position. Next, adjust the outer face of the mask to the structure of the face until it is correctly deployed and seals all possible exit spaces for the breath. Finish by adjusting the nose clip with both hands until it is snug against your nose, allowing for proper support and preventing the mask from falling off when you move or speak. In case of contact with liquids, breakage or breathing problems, change the mask immediately.

It is recommended that adults supervise the placement, use and removal of the mask in children.

European Regulation Surgical Masks

To find out if a mask complies with European regulations in order to be considered effective and guarantee that it is adequate as a complement to the physical distancing and hygiene measures recommended for the prevention and control of infections recommended by the health authorities, some of its characteristics can be observed .

Their labeling must include a reference to the UNE standard, which is the standard validated by the Spanish state health authorities to manufacture them:

-UNE 0064-1:2020: in non-reusable hygienic masks for adults.

-UNE 0064-2:2020: in children's non-reusable hygienic masks.

-UNE 0065:2020: in reusable toilet bowls for adults and children.

In addition, the purchased masks must also contain, on their labeling, instructions or elsewhere, the following information: the manufacturer of the product, the name of the masks, their size and measurements, whether they are reusable or not, the instructions for use, a list specifying the materials with which they are made and information on their maintenance, as well as the number and method of washing if reusable.

IIR masks, what are they?

Indicator I or II on surgical masks specifies the bacterial filtration efficiency (EFB), that is, the mask's ability to capture droplets, particles and emissions potentially carrying bacteria or viruses, emitted by the user when breathing, talk, cough or sneeze. It also takes into account breathability , that is, the ease and comfort of being able to inhale outside air when breathing.

As a general rule, type I should be used in patients and users who are not suspected of being carriers of a dangerous and contagious virus, in order to reduce the risk of infection transmission, particularly in the health field or in high-risk situations. epidemic danger. For their part, type II are those whose objective is to control emissions in situations of certain risk or suspicion of being able to contract viruses or infections in closed spaces or environments with characteristics that may favor contagion.

For its part, the R indicates whether the mask is resistant to fluids. It is recommended to use these masks, for example, the IIR, to have adequate protection against infections that can be transmitted by potentially contaminated droplets, fluids or other body fluids.