N95 respirator is a respiratory protection device designed to achieve a very close face fit and effectively filter airborne particles.
N95 respirators are the most common of the seven particulate masks. This product filters at least 95% of airborne particles but cannot withstand oil.
The disposable N95 respirator (respirator) is a safety device that covers the nose and mouth and helps protect the wearer from inhaling harmful substances. N95 respirator protects you from breathing airborne particles such as dust and mold. It is designed to filter at least 95% of dust and mold from the air.
The designation ‘N95’ means that when carefully tested, the mask blocks at least 95 percent of very small (0.3 micron) test particles. If properly fitted, the N95 respirator’s filtering capacity exceeds that of the respirator. However, even a properly equipped N95 respirator does not completely eliminate the risk of disease or death.
The N95 respirator is not designed for children or people with facial hair. Since fit cannot be achieved for children and people with facial hair, an N95 mask may not provide adequate protection.
N95 respirator is the most commonly used respirator to prevent the flu. According to the CDC, these masks are effective in helping to prevent the spread of influenza, swine flu and avian flu from person to person. N95 respirators are designed to fit the wearer’s nose and mouth, and properly fitted provide great protection.
Our most popular N95 respirator is 3M 8210 Dust Masks.
Do you really understand what N95 respirators mean?
Respiratory filters have a variety of ratings related to how the mask works (filter level) and the environment it is designed for use.
When choosing a flu mask or face mask, you should be interested in two key parameters: (1) the letter accompanying the health department’s approved mask line and (2) the number representing the filtration rate is toxic and will be inversely proportional to the ease of breathing. For example, a mask N95 worn on will be easier to breathe than an N100 mask.
While you definitely don’t want to choose a too low rating, you don’t necessarily want to choose a P100 filter for every application – especially if you’re just looking for a simple dust mask to do your home improvement work. . Typically, end users will find the N95 mask cooler and easier to breathe than the P99 or P95 dustproof mask.
Explanation for flu mask
- N – No oil
- R – Oil resistant
- P – Oil proof
Explanation number accompanying flu mask
- 95 – Removes 95% from all particles at least 0.3 micron in diameter
- 99 – Removes 99% of all particles 0.3 micron in diameter
- 100 – Removes 99.97% of all particles 0.3 micron or large than. HE or HEPA quality filter.
Is N95 mask really effective in preventing and fighting against flu?
A small online study found that the flu virus was 0.17 microns in size. This is the level of size that is less than the filter level of the mask / N100 mask can filter out. However, it is important to understand that influenza viruses do not float in the air on their own. Flu viruses are transmitted from one patient to another through saliva (from sneezing and coughing). These particles are usually> = 5 microns in size.
Therefore, when a patient wears a flu mask, an N95 respirator can be very effective in preventing infectious material from leaving the patient’s body and when worn by healthy people, it prevents inhaling the saliva of the person with the above flu.
More importantly, wearing a mask is a great way to prevent users from rubbing or touching their mouth or nose, which is a very high-risk factor.
In short, is an N95 mask guaranteed to protect you from the flu?
No. But it can greatly reduce the chance of getting the flu from being spread from patient to you.
How many times can the N95 mask be used?
In general, an N95 respirator or dust filter should be removed in respirators after each “exposure” or “patient contact practice”. The risk of preventing infection can also be improved by removing and changing the mask regularly.
In general, once removed, an N95 respirator or respirator must be cleaned and handled properly. In addition, proper hand hygiene when touching potentially contaminated masks. Greater attention should be paid to cross-contamination when wearing masks in different rooms or areas.
In summary, N95 masks should be discarded when used for more than 8 hours and carefully checked for hazardous chemicals / particles.
Use the N95 mask even if you cannot see the particles as they may be too small to see. N95 respirator does NOT protect you from chemical vapors, gases, carbon monoxide, gasoline, asbestos, lead or low oxygen environments.
Who should check with health care provider first
If you have a pre-existing medical condition, wearing a mask can make breathing more difficult because you must draw air through the mask as you inhale. People with known or suspected breathing problems, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma or heart / lung problems should consult their doctor before use.
If at any time during use of the mask you experience headache, nausea, dizziness or difficulty breathing, immediately leave the area, remove the mask, get fresh air, and seek care. medical if needed.
