What are uses of N95 mask?

N95 mask is a popular term at present, and it is also a protective mask that everyone wants to use. Among them, N95 masks are divided into industrial and medical ones. Do you want to know about them? So, what are uses of N95 mask? This article will briefly introduce it.

This passage is going to talk about the followings of N95 mask: 

Wearing N95 mask

How to make sure the mask is suitable？

How often do I replace N95 masks?

Wearing N95 mask

You can usually buy masks from your local hardware store or home improvement center.

Even if the particles are invisible, use an N95 mask because they may be too small to be visible. N95 masks cannot protect you from chemical vapors, gases, carbon monoxide, gasoline, asbestos, lead, or low oxygen environments.

If you are already sick, wearing a mask may make breathing more difficult because you must inhale air through the mask when you inhale. People with known or suspected breathing problems, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma or cardiopulmonary disease should consult a doctor before use. If you experience headache, nausea, dizziness or difficulty breathing at any time during the use of the mask, please leave the area immediately, remove the mask, get fresh air, and seek medical attention if necessary.

When using N95 masks, be sure to read and follow the manufacturer's instructions. It must cover the nose and mouth to prevent you from inhaling mold and dust. If there is no suitable cushion, it will not work properly. Wearing a mask correctly requires contact with smooth skin. For people with beards or beards, it will not work properly. It has been shown that even if the beard grows for a day, it will leak air. Always use the two straps on the mask to secure it in place to prevent air from leaking around.

How to make sure the mask is suitable？

Perform user seal checks, including positive and negative pressure checks, to verify that you have put on the mask correctly and adjusted it to fit.

Negative pressure check:

Put your hands completely on the mask and inhale vigorously. Be careful not to disturb the position of the mask. The mask should be pulled into your face. If you leak air around your face or eyes, adjust the bridge and straps and repeat the positive pressure check.

Positive pressure check:

Put your hands on the mask and breathe vigorously. If your mask has an exhalation valve (as shown in the picture above), make sure to cover the exhalation valve when you exhale. If installed correctly, no air should leak from the mask. If air leaks, readjust the nose bridge and belt, and repeat the negative pressure check.

How often do I replace N95 masks?

As the N95 mask becomes blocked, breathing becomes more difficult. When this happens, discard it and use a new one. If the inside of the mask is wet or dirty, deformed, or the filter is broken, discard it. A deformed mask may not be installed properly. N95 masks cannot be cleaned or disinfected.

There is no clear "best practice" for the reuse and reprocessing of N95. These methods are choices in times of crisis, and if the supply of masks is sufficient, they should not be used routinely. Depending on the resources available to each organization, the best strategy for each individual or organization will be different.

We hope this article has helped you understand more about uses of N95 mask. If you need N95 masks, do not hesitate to contact us. Our products will be your best choice.