MASKING WHEN DEALING WITH A COVID-19 INFECTION IS ONE OF THE PARAMOUNT ACTIVITY TO STAY HEALTHY WHILE EXECUTING YOUR TASKS AS A HEALTH PERSONNEL. BELOW ARE HIGHLIGHTED METHODS SUGGESTED FOR EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF FACE MASKS. THIS PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS SOME FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES OF A GOOD FACE MASK. STAY TUNE, GOD BLESS. NDIPENDOH KINGSLY (+237)679201766 ndipendoh@yahoo.co.uk

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2. OBJECTIVE
TO PROMOTE THE CORRECT USE OF FACE MASKS IN THE
PREVENTION OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONG
STAFF OF THE SHISONG HOSPITAL COMPLEX.
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3. OUTLINE
THE FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS OF A FACE MASK
HOW TO MASK WHEN YOU ARE INFECTED
HOW TO MASK WHEN THE ENVIRONMENT IS
INFECTED
HOW TO PUT ON A FACE MASK
HOW TO REMOVE A FACE MASK
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4. Face mask provides a physical barrier to fluids and large particle
droplets.
Face mask when used properly, can prevent infections
transmitted by respiratory droplets.
People should wear a mask when they have respiratory
infection;
when taking care of patient with respiratory infection; or when
visiting clinics or hospitals during pandemic or peak season
for infections (COVID-19) in order to reduce the spread of
infection.
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5. Most face masks have a three-layer design which includes
-An outer fluid-repelling layer,
-A middle layer serves as a barrier to germs, and
-An inner moisture-absorbing layer.
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6. Mask without the above functions is not recommended
as it cannot provide protection against diseases
transmitted by respiratory droplets.
Wearer should follow the recommendations when
using mask, including proper storage and procedures of
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7. - Clean hands with soap and water/sanitizer prior touching the mask.
- Remove a mask from the box and make sure there are no obvious tears
or holes in either side of the mask.
- The side of the mask that has a STIFF BENDABLE EDGE is the top and is
meant to mold to the shape of your nose.
- Mold/pinch the stiff edge to the shape of your nose.
- Select which side of the mask to use depending on the intention as
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8. POINTS TO NOTE ON WEARING A FACE MASK:
1) MASKING TO PROTECT THE SURFACE:
Suitable during theatre operations and for TB, flu or
influenza patients to prevent contamination from
droplets of the USER.
-The colored side of the mask is the front and
should face away from you, while the white side
touches your face.
*This masking presumes that the user is infected*
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9. EXPLANATIONS
Droplets produced by the user are held by the
water repelling layer into the upwards facing folds
of the mask.
This will prevent their escape onto the working
surfaces or the environment.
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10. 2) MASKING TO PROTECT YOURSEL:
Suitable during an epidemic and dealing with TB
cases to prevent contamination from droplets of the
patients.
-The colored side of the mask is the back and should
face you, while the white side faces outside.
*This masking presumes that the environment is
infected*
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11. EXPLANATIONS
Droplets produced by the environment are held by
the water repelling layer into the upwards facing
folds of the mask.
This will prevent their transmission to the user.
Moisture produced by the non-infected user is
absorbed by the soft moisture absorbing layer
preventing wetness and the downward pointing
folds prevent fluid accumulation.
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12. HOW TO PUT ON THE FACE MASK
- For tie-on mask, secure upper ties at the crown of head.
Then secure lower ties at the nape
- For ear-loops type, position the elastic bands around both
ears.
- Extend the surgical mask to fully cover mouth, nose and chin
- Mold/pinch the stiff edge to the shape of your nose.
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13. HOW TO REMOVE A FACE MASK
-Avoid touching the front of the mask.
-The front of the mask is contaminated.
-Only touch the ear loops/ties/band.
-Throw the mask in the trash.
-Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer.
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