A surgical face mask is generally used by medical professionals for sterilizing patients during medical procedures. It is specially designed to capture airborne bacteria and eliminate them from the patient’s mouth and nose by capturing saliva and drool that is shed by the wearer’s mouth. It can also be used for preventing transmission of contagious diseases to other patients. This type of facial mask is very different from the disposable plastic facial masks commonly used in hospitals.
Surgical face masks can be sterilized through an autoclave machine,which uses hot water and strong chemicals to disinfect the materials. If you use a disposable face mask,it may not be able to withstand the powerful disinfecting properties of these devices. When choosing a sterile surgical face mask for your medical procedure,ensure that it does not contain any bleach or other chemicals that can be detrimental to your health. Additionally,always choose a face mask that is made from stainless steel for maximum safety. Plastic surgical masks are more likely to break down and leak than the metal types.
Surgical face masks are usually made with the use of latex. This special skin-like substance is often used to create the seal around the edges of the mask. Some of the more popular brands include Eucalyptus,Kinesio and Tefal. Most patients will prefer a surgical face mask with a more traditional look and feel than one that is more of a novelty.
Hope Protective makes non medical-grade face masks and face coverings in their factory in Seven Points,Texas.