Corona and Mask use

Corona and Mask use

The use of a medical mask is recommended and can help control the spread of certain respiratory diseases, such as coronavirus. However, using a mask alone does not guarantee complete protection and should be combined with taking other protective measures, such as proper hand hygiene, avoiding close contact and keeping your distance.

Instructions for applying a simple surgical mask

• The right way to apply a simple surgical mask is ONE
• The simple surgical mask is a natural barrier to fluids and large droplets of respiration. Properly covered, it will with stand a great deal of adverse conditions.

The simple surgical mask should be applied

• in any case of a respiratory infection
• in any case of patient care with a respiratory infection
• in any case to visit health care facilities during a pandemic or the peak of seasonal flu

Application instructions

• choosing the right size
• application of hand hygiene before applying the mask
• Apply the mask on the face so that it completely covers the nose, mouth and chin (firmly, without gaps)
• pressure of the metal element on the back of the nose
• locking with cords in the middle of the back of the head and neck. If it is a mask with elastic loops, they are applied around the ears
• Avoid contact of the mask after placement, otherwise apply hand hygiene before and after contact
• removing the mask by grasping only the laces first from below and then from above. If it is a mask with elastic loops, it is removed by grabbing the loops at the same time, be careful!
• disposal in the special bin for contaminants
• application of hand hygiene
• avoid reusing the mask (it is disposable)
• removal, disposal and change in the event that it is contaminated or damaged