The correct way to wear several common masks
2022-06-23
There are many types of masks on the market, and different types of dust masks have different wearing methods. Mastering the correct wearing method of masks can more effectively prevent dust and other fine particles from harming the human respiratory tract. Regardless of the price of the mask purchased, if the wearing method is incorrect, it will affect the use of the dust mask.
Common types of masks can be divided into flat masks, folding masks, and cup masks. According to the wearing method, it can be divided into three types: head-mounted masks, ear-band masks and neck-band masks.
1. Flat masks, also known as strap masks, are mainly used in the medical and health fields, such as medical surgical masks. Compared with foldable masks and cup masks, the tightness of flat masks is the worst, and basically cannot be used to prevent haze and dust, so it is not recommended to use in dusty environments.
The correct way to wear a flat mask
1. The medical surgical mask has two sides, white and blue, with the white side facing inward and the side with the metal strip facing up. First, tie the two lower straps to the back of the neck, and tighten it so that the bottom of the mask reaches the root of the chin.
2. Pull up the upper edge of the mask, cover the mouth and nose, pull the two upper straps behind the ears and tie them on the head, and those with elastic straps can be tied to the ears.
3. Use the index fingers of both hands to press the metal wire at the base of the nose on the mask to make it close to the skin of the nose, and then gradually move the index finger to both sides so that the entire mask is close to the facial skin.
4. After taking off the mask, wrap it in a tape or paper bag, then put it in a covered trash can for disposal, and wash your hands in time; do not reuse disposable masks.
2. Folding masks
Foldable mask (earband type), representing the product N95 mask. This type of mask has a unique design shape, with a good nose clip and headband, to ensure a good fit with the face. Under the same effect, the breathing resistance of the mask is small and it is more comfortable to wear.
How to wear a foldable mask
1. Face the side of the folded mask without the nose clip, so that the nose clip is above the mask, hold the mask with your hands to fix it on your face, and hold the mask against your chin.
2. Pull the upper headband over the top of the head and place it over the top of the head.
3. Pull the lower headband over the top of your head and place it on the back of your neck and under your ears.
4. Put the fingers of both hands on the metal nose clip, and move the fingertips to both sides along the nose clip while pressing inward until the nose clip is completely pressed into the shape of the bridge of the nose.
3. Cup mask
The airtightness of the cup-shaped mask is the best of the three types. Because the appearance of the mask is concave and convex, and there is an airtight pad at the bridge of the nose of the mask, it is more comfortable to wear while ensuring the airtightness of the mask.
How to wear a cup mask
1. Hold the medical mask in your hand, with the nose clip at your fingertips, and let the headband hang under your hand.
2. Make the mask support the chin and cover the nose.
3. Fix the position of the medical mask with your hands, place the upper headband above the ears, higher behind the head, and place the lower headband below the ears.
4. Put the tips of both fingers on the metal nose clip, start from the middle position, press the nose clip inward with your fingers, and move and press to the sides respectively to shape the nose clip according to the shape of the bridge of the nose.
Remember, no matter it is any type of mask, after wearing the mask correctly, be sure to carry out the positive pressure wearing air tightness check of the mask. Cover the mask completely with both hands and exhale quickly. If there is gas leakage from the edge of the mask, the nose clip and headgear must be readjusted, and the air tightness check must be repeated. It is very important to press the nose clip firmly against the face to form a good seal.
Master the correct way of wearing the mask as required. The mouth and nose are completely close to the inner wall of the mask, and there should be no gaps to prevent dust from entering the lungs through the mouth and nose.
Common types of masks can be divided into flat masks, folding masks, and cup masks. According to the wearing method, it can be divided into three types: head-mounted masks, ear-band masks and neck-band masks.
1. Flat masks, also known as strap masks, are mainly used in the medical and health fields, such as medical surgical masks. Compared with foldable masks and cup masks, the tightness of flat masks is the worst, and basically cannot be used to prevent haze and dust, so it is not recommended to use in dusty environments.
The correct way to wear a flat mask
1. The medical surgical mask has two sides, white and blue, with the white side facing inward and the side with the metal strip facing up. First, tie the two lower straps to the back of the neck, and tighten it so that the bottom of the mask reaches the root of the chin.
2. Pull up the upper edge of the mask, cover the mouth and nose, pull the two upper straps behind the ears and tie them on the head, and those with elastic straps can be tied to the ears.
3. Use the index fingers of both hands to press the metal wire at the base of the nose on the mask to make it close to the skin of the nose, and then gradually move the index finger to both sides so that the entire mask is close to the facial skin.
4. After taking off the mask, wrap it in a tape or paper bag, then put it in a covered trash can for disposal, and wash your hands in time; do not reuse disposable masks.
2. Folding masks
Foldable mask (earband type), representing the product N95 mask. This type of mask has a unique design shape, with a good nose clip and headband, to ensure a good fit with the face. Under the same effect, the breathing resistance of the mask is small and it is more comfortable to wear.
How to wear a foldable mask
1. Face the side of the folded mask without the nose clip, so that the nose clip is above the mask, hold the mask with your hands to fix it on your face, and hold the mask against your chin.
2. Pull the upper headband over the top of the head and place it over the top of the head.
3. Pull the lower headband over the top of your head and place it on the back of your neck and under your ears.
4. Put the fingers of both hands on the metal nose clip, and move the fingertips to both sides along the nose clip while pressing inward until the nose clip is completely pressed into the shape of the bridge of the nose.
3. Cup mask
The airtightness of the cup-shaped mask is the best of the three types. Because the appearance of the mask is concave and convex, and there is an airtight pad at the bridge of the nose of the mask, it is more comfortable to wear while ensuring the airtightness of the mask.
How to wear a cup mask
1. Hold the medical mask in your hand, with the nose clip at your fingertips, and let the headband hang under your hand.
2. Make the mask support the chin and cover the nose.
3. Fix the position of the medical mask with your hands, place the upper headband above the ears, higher behind the head, and place the lower headband below the ears.
4. Put the tips of both fingers on the metal nose clip, start from the middle position, press the nose clip inward with your fingers, and move and press to the sides respectively to shape the nose clip according to the shape of the bridge of the nose.
Remember, no matter it is any type of mask, after wearing the mask correctly, be sure to carry out the positive pressure wearing air tightness check of the mask. Cover the mask completely with both hands and exhale quickly. If there is gas leakage from the edge of the mask, the nose clip and headgear must be readjusted, and the air tightness check must be repeated. It is very important to press the nose clip firmly against the face to form a good seal.
Master the correct way of wearing the mask as required. The mouth and nose are completely close to the inner wall of the mask, and there should be no gaps to prevent dust from entering the lungs through the mouth and nose.
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