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2. Surgical mask - Wikipedia

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   A surgical mask serves as a mechanical barrier that interferes with direct airflow in and out of respiratory orifices (i.e. nose and mouth).Most commonly used surgical masks are designed to only trap respiratory droplets, and therefore do not filter or block fine airborne particles that are smaller than the designed filtration ratings, which may be transmitted by coughs, sneezes, unintentional ...

3. Face masks again required for patients, visitors, staff at ...

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   The updated policy, which includes all UPMC facilities across the Pittsburgh-based health system, goes into effect Wednesday.

4. Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic - Wikipedia

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   The CDC said healthcare personnel should wear a NIOSH-approved N95 (or equivalent or higher-level) respirator or a face mask (if a respirator is not available) with a face shield or goggles as part of their personal protective equipment, while patients with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection should wear a face mask or cloth face ...

5. COVID-19 is 'heating up all around' this summer. Should ... - AOL

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   Healthcare workers in L.A. County are still required to wear masks when providing care or working with patients and clients. Staying up to date on vaccinations is also an important factor in ...

6. Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts ... - AOL

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   Dr Cody said that wearing masks even only in a high-risk environment is better than nothing at all “because the more people are together, the greater the chance that one of those people is going ...

7. Breathing mask - Wikipedia

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   Surgical mask, also known as a procedure mask, is intended to be worn by health professionals during surgery, to protect the patient from being infected by the operating theatre staff's breath. Cloth mask; early surgical masks were cloth. Cloth masks are also used for protection in pandemics.

8. Providence to again require masks in patient care areas - AOL

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   Dec. 4—Starting Tuesday, Dec. 5, Providence Swedish will require masks in all areas where patient care is administered. In a Monday announcement, the health care provider announced that due to a ...

9. Medical gown - Wikipedia

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   Medical gowns are hospital gowns worn by medical professionals as personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to provide a barrier between patient and professional. Whereas patient gowns are flimsy often with exposed backs and arms, PPE gowns, as seen below in the cardiac surgeon photograph, cover most of the exposed skin surfaces of the ...