How to Properly Use and Re Use a Face Mask (Surgical)

[@proberco7299]

It was informative and easy to follow.

[@sledgehammer-productions]

I was thinking that as I'm using the mask to protect others from whatever is coming out of my nose and mouth, the inside of the mask is therefore the 'contaminated' side. So I fold it with the inside in. I'm not in healthcare, I can see where in such a profession it makes perfect sense to consider the outside being the 'dirty' side. Your thoughts on this?

[@NurseMinder]

If the inside touches your skin, it is your “bad bugs” so putting it on a second time is okay. The outside has come into contact with other people and is why it is considered the dirty side.

[@JC_Forum_of_Christ]

@@NurseMinder you are absolutely wrong!!! 😂 🤡 🤡 … show one peer reviewed randomized study… QUACK QUACK 🦆 QUACK

[@tcheryacine1924]

Thank you very much for sharing

[@ullekhk6064]

Can we prolong the use of mask through this method untill it gets wet or torn?

[@NurseMinder]

Yes. While not ideal, there are places where reusing masks has become essential.

[@Kangarootan]

Can i spray the mask with disinfectant before reusing it?

[@NurseMinder]

I don’t have any data on that

[@Febrinasvlogs]

Hello nice channel. The kf94 mask how many times you can reuse it at the end of the day? Can you wash and reuse it for another day? Thanks

[@NurseMinder]

Hi. I don’t have any data on this - and because it is a process born out of necessity, I am sure the data will follow

[@dennishol699]

Appreciate the tips!!!

[@NurseMinder]

Thanks!

[@NehaSingh-qo2yj]

What about that paper bag...can we use that paper bag again to keep used surgical mask inside it...??

[@NurseMinder]

Great question. I know places that do reuse for the day (shift) and use a new one on their next shift.

[@abhishekkarmakar2154]

Thanks a ton madam for making this beautiful video. I am from India. Can you please guide us as to how we should dispose used surgical masks at home?

[@NurseMinder]

Garbage :)

[@florentinaacfiawen2176]

Kindly explain when do we use face mask with the colored side is out and using face mask with colored side in. Im confused of the different explanation. Example if im healthy what color of face mask must be out. Thanks so much for explaining.

[@NurseMinder]

Some masks will only have one color and those are not the same as a surgical mask which has three layers. Pleats down on the outside to prevent the collecting of microbes from our environment. Color is out :)

[@bkbk70]

I have seen people N95 Mask once used, reusing again next day. Is it safe? Also what about surgical mask? Can we reuse it on the next day? Seen people reusing that as well. Need some awareness on that

[@NurseMinder]

Precovid masks were used one time, one patient. Now we have stretched our practices and I don’t know what the science will say - sometimes our circumstances require us to change

[@puenglee6153]

Thank you

[@ajaykumartiwari1181]

Thanks. God Bless You.

[@user-wm2pf5pe8r]

How long surgical mask be effective

[@NurseMinder]

pre pandemic or post? everything has changed, but in my mind it is still one mask per patient / room

[@brianyoung5169]

Does it work on covid 19 virus situation?

[@user-rv5xt5ow8z]

Overall good but didn't touching the outside of the mask to fold it then touching the bag contaminate the bag? This can be transferred to the clean side of the mask. Maybe have the bag open before the mask is folded?

[@NurseMinder]

Folding will require you touch the edges, so use minimal contact. You can also use a tupperware container

[@vicoor5896]

Can we wash used surgical mask and reuse it?

[@NurseMinder]

Not that I know of ... but in todays world, I would not surprised if people are. I don’t think there will be any research

[@user-qr4nc6ux5f]

Thank you ♂🙋 That was so helpful 👌 But I think this is the right way to putting on the surgical mask for doctors & nurses so they should protect their patients, But the question now is, If we want to protect ourselves from COVID-19, How should we put on this mask?? I mean, Should we reverse the mask or keep the blue or pink side outside?? 🤔 Please, Can you answer my question?? 🤗

[@NurseMinder]

Do not reverse the mask. Use of a surgical mask protects from large droplet particles. It provides a barrier for entry into the respiratory system. Wearing the mask as intended by the manufacturer will optimize the protection it offers

[@user-qr4nc6ux5f]

@@NurseMinder Thanks a lot 💗 You are really great person 🌹

[@ginaprice2370]

Thanks. But I'm betting most don't take time to do all this. Being another reason covid is still spreading. And why ppl are still saying mask don't work. I agree, mask must b handled properly also.

[@swekiwi4517]

In what instances do you reuse your mask? Examples? 🙂

[@NurseMinder]

Under normal conditions... never ... but life has not been normal since March. Desperate times require desperate measures

[@swekiwi4517]

@@NurseMinder ... soooo which types of instances could that be, taking from real life examples you've had?

[@NurseMinder]

Where I work, I have not had to. I see other nurses removing their mask and laying it down while they eat so they can reuse it. I have heard from nurses where they have either no resupply or are allocated one mask a day and they have to make it work. It would not take you long to find stories online where masks were used for a week at a time

[@swekiwi4517]

@@NurseMinder Ah! I was more thinking of in your daily life _outside_ work :)

[@paladin6434]

Can I leave it in my locker room with no plastic bag?

[@NurseMinder]

If the surface is clean it sounds like it could work

[@TYapril]

When you take off the face mask and fold it, you have a few fingers touched the contaminated outside of the mask; then you used your hand including the contaminated fingertips to touch, open and fold the envelope, meaning you could have contaminated the face mask and the envelope when storing the mask. This is a big mistake and misleading! As a medical professional you should not have made such a mistake and not yet realised it! You could contract the virus yourself in the practice if not realising this mistake. Also wearing a pair of glasses you need to be particularly careful when removing the mask to avoid the stripes of mask being caught (like what happened to you in your video). You should clear that bit around your glasses’ legs first before you remove the face mask. By fiddling/shaking the mask you are at the risk of contracting the virus.

[@NurseMinder]

Not an ideal situation for sure. Wash your hands before and after. You can remove the mask by the loops and place it face down in a plastic container then place a lid on top

[@tankster5826]

I think the inside should be folded inward. Because those earpieces can pick up germs. Your hair is very dirty. The more something is handled the more possible risk of cross contamination. I just fold mine inward and lay on table away from airflow and other people. She said the earpieces are clean. Lol!

[@NurseMinder]

Thanks for adding to the conversation

[@RalphNgOfficial]

Should we wash the Mask (surgical) with Soap and Water?

[@NurseMinder]

I have no data on washing masks - although I am sure the practide happens - we are going to learn a lot as a result of COVID

[@kedomko4070]

feel educated !!!

[@NurseMinder]

Thanks! Hard to believe this is a thing!

[@kedomko4070]

NurseMinder it is called spreading knowledge.

[@debbiewofford7021]

Why weren’t you wearing gloves?

[@NurseMinder]

You do not put gloves on before a mask, and gloves are not always needed

[@gopalpathakdelite]

Nurse Minder

[@gopalpathakdelite]

Nurse Minder

[@NurseMinder]

yes?

[@magma84]

Very risky, why not iron steaming it?

[@NurseMinder]

Interesting

[@Ghost-nt4vk]

LoL hell nah

[@NurseMinder]

Ideally we don’t - and I think the shortages caused 18 months ago have resolved:)