Masks
Masks
Face masks come in a variety of styles and levels of protection. After COVID-19, the general public became more aware of the different kinds of masks available. Medical professionals have more experience with face masks, as these protective accessories are often a daily part of their work routine.
Simply Medical carries a large number of face masks for many different uses—whether you’re a healthcare professional stocking up on masks for the whole office, or just a stickler for safety when out and about, we have what you need.
Who Should Wear a Face Mask?
If you’re in a healthcare profession, you should abide by best practices and wear a mask whenever instructed by your supervisors. However, if you aren’t in the medical field, you might wonder if you should wear a mask on a day-to-day basis. Feel free to consult the CDC when it comes to pandemic rules and suggestions. But even when we’re not in the middle of a pandemic, you still might choose to wear a mask in highly populated areas and while traveling. If you come down with sniffles, a runny nose, or the like, it is considerate to wear a mask when out and about to try to avoid getting others sick. If you are immunocompromised, wearing a mask in public is a good idea to keep yourself safe. Suggested places to wear a face mask include: the airport, public transportation like the bus or subway, Uber or Lyft rides, grocery store, drugstore, concerts, movie theater, etc.
Medical Face Masks
Medical face masks are ideal for use by the general public to avoid spreading germs or illnesses. Simply Medical carries medical masks that are constructed with a three-layer, non-woven fabric featuring a spunbond polypropylene on the inner and outer layers and a meltblown polypropylene middle layer. Available in a variety of colors, these masks are typically pleated.
The typical medical face masks sold on Simply Medical feature elastic ear loops that stretch over ears for convenient donning, quick removal, and a comfortable fit. Some designs have a flexible metal nose-bridge bar that bends to fit user's unique facial contours. A majority of the medical face masks provide ASTM level 1 protection, which offers bacterial and particulate filtration efficiencies greater than 95%, and fluid resistance at 80 mm Hg.
Surgical Masks
A one-size-fits-all surgical mask is ideal for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Surgical masks that meet specific healthcare standards are labeled as "Meets ASTM F3502," "Meets Workplace Performance," or "Meets Workplace Performance Plus."
Some examples of surgical masks include masks with an anti-fog adhesive film; fluid-resistant procedure masks with anti-fog eye shields; and comfort-cone surgical masks with elastic straps.
For extra protection or clinical use, consider a NIOSH-certified surgical N95 mask, which filters out 99% of particles down to 0.1 microns. The mask features a spacious breathing chamber and multilayer absorption media for lower breathing resistance.
Face Mask Considerations for Children
Children need face masks, too! Make sure to choose child-sized masks instead of relying on an adult-sized version. Children's masks are frequently made of comfortable, breathable material so kids will wear them correctly and remove them less often. Choose a size that fits properly over the child's nose and chin to ensure complete protection. Simply Medical offers children-friendly masks in cute patterns to make mask-wearing a little more fun.
Face masks come in a variety of styles and levels of protection. After COVID-19, the general public became more aware of the different kinds of masks available. Medical professionals have more experience with face masks, as these protective accessories are often a daily part of their work routine.
Simply Medical carries a large number of face masks for many different uses—whether you’re a healthcare professional stocking up on masks for the whole office, or just a stickler for safety when out and about, we have what you need.
Who Should Wear a Face Mask?
If you’re in a healthcare profession, you should abide by best practices and wear a mask whenever instructed by your supervisors. However, if you aren’t in the medical field, you might wonder if you should wear a mask on a day-to-day basis. Feel free to consult the CDC when it comes to pandemic rules and suggestions. But even when we’re not in the middle of a pandemic, you still might choose to wear a mask in highly populated areas and while traveling. If you come down with sniffles, a runny nose, or the like, it is considerate to wear a mask when out and about to try to avoid getting others sick. If you are immunocompromised, wearing a mask in public is a good idea to keep yourself safe. Suggested places to wear a face mask include: the airport, public transportation like the bus or subway, Uber or Lyft rides, grocery store, drugstore, concerts, movie theater, etc.
Medical Face Masks
Medical face masks are ideal for use by the general public to avoid spreading germs or illnesses. Simply Medical carries medical masks that are constructed with a three-layer, non-woven fabric featuring a spunbond polypropylene on the inner and outer layers and a meltblown polypropylene middle layer. Available in a variety of colors, these masks are typically pleated.
The typical medical face masks sold on Simply Medical feature elastic ear loops that stretch over ears for convenient donning, quick removal, and a comfortable fit. Some designs have a flexible metal nose-bridge bar that bends to fit user's unique facial contours. A majority of the medical face masks provide ASTM level 1 protection, which offers bacterial and particulate filtration efficiencies greater than 95%, and fluid resistance at 80 mm Hg.
Surgical Masks
A one-size-fits-all surgical mask is ideal for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Surgical masks that meet specific healthcare standards are labeled as "Meets ASTM F3502," "Meets Workplace Performance," or "Meets Workplace Performance Plus."
Some examples of surgical masks include masks with an anti-fog adhesive film; fluid-resistant procedure masks with anti-fog eye shields; and comfort-cone surgical masks with elastic straps.
For extra protection or clinical use, consider a NIOSH-certified surgical N95 mask, which filters out 99% of particles down to 0.1 microns. The mask features a spacious breathing chamber and multilayer absorption media for lower breathing resistance.
Face Mask Considerations for Children
Children need face masks, too! Make sure to choose child-sized masks instead of relying on an adult-sized version. Children's masks are frequently made of comfortable, breathable material so kids will wear them correctly and remove them less often. Choose a size that fits properly over the child's nose and chin to ensure complete protection. Simply Medical offers children-friendly masks in cute patterns to make mask-wearing a little more fun.