There is no denying the fact that the use of Protective Masks in Surgeries has helped reduce morbidity and mortality rates due to infections in the surgery theatre. Studies have also revealed that the use of Steri strips in surgeries reduced the risks of all-cause mortality by about 30%. Although mortality can be reduced, the reduction is only marginal and the associated cost is high, especially when compared with the costs involved with surgery for various kinds of disease.
The need for disposable Medical Masks has therefore become essential. As these are used on a daily basis and disposable basis, their cost and the health risks associated with their use are easily avoidable. Also the easy-to-use design of disposable surgical masks have made them popular. The design of medical masks with multiple airtight gas-tight openings, make them very difficult to lose or tamper with. Also, due to the unique properties of medical grade Steri materials, it is difficult for others to cut or breach, thereby ensuring the protection of the patient.
There are some additional benefits inherent in the design of some protective masks. First, there is a chamber in the mask which collects and retains the expelled air during the process of ventilation. This provides an excellent source of oxygen for the patient, especially those who are undergoing surgical procedures. The chamber also prevents the escape of bacteria and viruses from the lungs and hence protects the patient from all kinds of infections. The high degree of resistance of the filter to tear and abrasion is another factor which increases its durability and life span.
The design of most modern respirator protects the wearer against external exposures such as sunlight, dust and a host of other harmful particles that can harm the respiratory system. Therefore, it becomes extremely important that the wearer must wear a mask that can filter these particles out and provide protection. The use of silicon carbide as the material for the inside lining of most of these respiratory protective equipment has increased their durability considerably. This is one of the reasons why these protective masks have remained popular right from the start.
Another important reason why these masks remain popular after so many years is that they do not make any sort of uncomfortable or unattractive spectacle when worn by the user. Some of these masks are designed so that the whole face can be covered, while some are designed to only cover the nose and mouth. Thus, there is no fear of the wearer getting bits of foreign matter stuck in his nose or in his throat.
Finally, there are also other benefits associated with the wearing of such a device. A few years ago, when scientists discovered the harmful particles that can be breathed into the lungs if a patient is not careful, very few people wore cloth masks. However, gradually this concept started getting accepted and soon everyone was wearing cloth masks to protect themselves from such particles. The particles thus removed from the lungs are known to cause a variety of serious illnesses like irritable bowel syndrome. Hence, it can be safely said that these cloth masks are very beneficial for all sorts of individuals who are frequently exposed to different kinds of air contaminants.
