These face masks have static filtration non-woven middle layer purposed for effectively blocking out bacteria and micro-dust. The surgical masks uses a higher quality of material for improved filtration for professional uses on the job.
NOTE: These are surgical/medical masks, not respirators.
These (3-Ply) masks can be used in the following ways:
- Placed on sick people to prevent the spread of infectious respiratory secretions to others.
- Worn by health care providers to prevent accidental contamination of patients’ wounds by the organisms normally present in mucus and saliva.
- Work by medical workers to protect themselves from splashes or sprays of blood or bodily fluids; they may also keep contaminated hands/find away from the mouth and nose.