In addition to these two main considerations, there are also a few secondary concerns about the wearing of these masks by healthcare workers. First, east Asian nurses tend to wear thick, heavy-duty masks that can block out much of the ambient noise. Second, east Asian nurses tend to favor thick, dark-colored surgical gloves over light-colored ones, which can make them appear more "shaded" by the sun. Finally, the materials used to create these masks may cause irritation to some individuals.
Right now,
the supply of surgical face mask boxes is at a serious all-time low across the
nation. For those of you who still sew, can band together with others and
really make a difference in this dire time of need! In this next tutorial,
we'll be showing you how to sew a basic face mask using an elastic ear hook. This
is the best way to purchase one for your next surgical procedure.
Typically a surgical face mask comes in three parts - the
face shield (which you will remove when you are finished), the nose-pad (also
known as the nasal insert), and the rubber bands that hold it in place. You
simply cut one of the rubber bands and pull it through the hole in the mask.
Make sure to leave enough open for your nose to breathe through while you snip
the remaining open spaces on either side to create a completely airtight seal.
You can
find these products in a wide variety of specialty shops and over the Internet.
You can even order them online right from your computer if you don't have
access to a sewing machine. There are many companies out there making these
products, including Covid-19, J. Crews, and others. Most medical professionals
prefer to order them from a reputable manufacturer to ensure quality.
One of the benefits of wearing one of these devices, or
any type of nasal insert, is to prevent irritations to your nasal passages. A
lot of people get runny noses when they are suffering from colds and the flu.
These types of irritation and infections can be prevented by taking a few
precautions. By wearing a surgical face mask, medical professionals can help
prevent these problems before they occur.
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