The anti-projection mask (of the "surgical" type) Wholesale surgical mask


. Intended to avoid during the expiration of the wearer, the projection of secretions from the airways or saliva that may contain transmissible infectious agents:

  • via the droplet route (transmission by droplets of saliva or secretions from the upper airways);
  • or by air (airborne transmission by fine particles of less than 5 microns).

. Worn by the contagious patient, from the first symptoms, to prevent contamination of those around him and its environment.

. To be thrown away as soon as it is wet or soiled, in a dustbin if possible equipped with a lid and provided with a plastic bag. Disposal is done through the household waste stream. Double packaging is recommended to preserve the contents of the first bag in case of tearing of the outer bag, during collection.

. Then wash your hands with soap and water or disinfect them with a hydro-alcoholic solution.
. Anti-projection masks are delivered to community pharmacies from state stock via wholesalers dispatchers. They are delivered free of charge to patients, on medical prescription.

Anti-projection masks are delivered to community pharmacies from state stock via wholesale surgical mask dispatchers . They are delivered free of charge to patients, on medical prescription.


Individual respiratory protection mask (N95 mask type)

  • It is a filtering mask (FFP2 type), intended to protect the wearer against the risk of inhalation
  • airborne infectious agents. It also protects him a fortiori against the risk of transmission by droplets.
  • It consists of a face piece (half mask or full mask) and a filtration device.
  • Its duration of protection varies between three and eight hours, but it is difficult to tolerate beyond a few hours (see manufacturer's recommendations).
  • Once in place, the mask should not be touched. Once removed, it should not be reused. It must be changed immediately without the presence of the patient, each time it is soiled, wet, or badly positioned on the face.
  • Wearing N95 type masks is recommended for healthcare personnel during transmission phases

Qu'est-ce qu'un masque chirurgical ? - CC PARTNERS


interhuman and pandemic and for people at major risk of exposure (proximity of less than one meter to a sick person), such as health professionals in contact with patients.