One of the main reasons people wear a surgical face mask is to prevent adverse health effects from vapors releasing from their lungs while inside the mask. In addition to the problems with smoke particles entering the patient's airway, one of the most common problems from vapors released during anesthesia is bacteria. In this case, doctors often place a humidifier in the operating room next to the patient to keep their system humid during the time they are under anesthesia. In order to maintain the appropriate moisture content in a patient's system, doctors often encourage patients to regularly drink water before, during, and after their anesthesia procedures. However, patients who are not accustomed to drinking water may experience adverse health effects from this practice.
Another problem that can occur when patients are wearing a surgical mask and not aware of it is the absorption of medication droplets into their mouth. If the patient's lips are sealed by the mask they do not have access to their lips to take medication from or to clean themselves off with. The medication may be absorbed into the lining of the mouth and throat or into their tongue. This can cause nausea, choking or loss of swallowing control. A quality disposable nitrile nasal spray is often recommended for patients wearing masks to prevent this.
Other issues include skin irritation and allergy reactions to surgical masks. Nitrile is often the material of choice for medical applications because it is safe and effective. However, it is also an excellent choice for everyday use because it is comfortable, offers a variety of healing benefits and resistant to allergens. By following the recommendations of your physician you should be able to select a disposable nitrile nasal or devial-19 mask that will meet your needs. There are a variety of different styles available including one-piece, full face masks, snorkel and full face masks as well as many other custom fit options.
Many physicians encourage the use of N95 respirator for the protection of patients while performing open-heart surgery. These high efficiency masks provide up to three times more resistance to air drag than standard disposable masks. In order to meet the increased resistance, physicians often use custom compression stockings with expanded breathable qualities on surgical face coverings. The expanded breathability makes the wearer more comfortable and allows for increased air flow. This air flow makes it easier for the surgeon to perform delicate eye surgeries with clear vision.
While these advancements in the face mask design have made them safer, they have not eliminated all of the problems they present. In fact, the threat of splashes still exists. However, with the correct sizing, shape and design a surgical mask can prevent any and all discomfort to the wearer while providing superior comfort. By taking into account the wearer's overall health and concerns such as the number of sites to be covered, the surgeon can best determine the right splashes solution for each patient.
