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Thứ Bảy, 31 tháng 5, 2014

How To Test The Fit Of Your N95 Respirators

By Marci Glover


Protective gears are necessary for healthcare workers. It is also a requirement by those people who are frequently exposed to airborne diseases. When they have protective gears such as N95 respirators, then they can get their body, specifically their lungs, protected from these disease-causing elements.

When you are buying the protective mask, be meticulous in doing so. It is important for you to pick the mask that fits properly with your face. If you choose a protective mask that fits properly, then you can make a good seal that will block out harmful airborne elements.

Know that this gear can be used for a single time. You have to avoid reusing the gear a second time. It will not be effective at that point. The mask you wear should be properly fit with the face for protection purposes. If it does not fit properly, then you are just wearing a decorative mask. It will not protect you and your respiratory system in any way.

If you wish to make sure that the said mask is properly fitted to your face, you have to know how to wear it. There is a technique that will allow you to fit the mask. Learning that technique is imperative for your safety. To learn about how the technique is executed, here are the steps that you should follow.

First, think about the size and style for the said mask. The mask will need to cover the part of the mouth and nose. Let it rest at your chin and partly over the bridge of the nose. Be sure that there is enough room for you to wear eye protection. It is a must to have a room to talk and breathe with no problems at all.

Position the mask right over your face. Do not hesitate to adjust the straps of the mask across the back of the head to ensure a secure fit. Crimp down your mask over the bridge of your nose. This will create a nice seal without gaping. You can use a mirror to check your placement.

For those who are using a mask for the first time, they might find it difficult to breathe through it. In this case, you have to practice breathing. Make sure that your mask will not impede the air flow.

It is important to conduct a taste threshold screening. You can do this with a saccharin solution. While there might be numerous ways available for you to conduct the said taste threshold screening, the most widely used technique is the use of the saccharin solution.

Prepare the saccharin solution, a nebulizer, and a hood. Use the solution on the nebulizer and form a dome over your head with a hood. If you can taste the saccharin solution even with the mask on, then the fit is not that secure. You need to work on the fit of your mask right from the very beginning.




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