Proper handling of protective masks
The face mask is contaminated during and after use, so proper handling of protective masks is very important.
30. 04. 2020
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30. 04. 2020
We would like to thank Dr. Mateja Logar, MD, Infectologist, Clinic for Infectious Diseases and Fever, SPOBO, UKC Ljubljana, for her review of the guidelines.
Proper handling of protective masks:
- Before putting on a mask, we wash and disinfect our hands
- The mask must not be touched with fingers/hands
- Fit the mask by looping it behind the ear or by tying the straps below and above the ear, without the straps crossing
- The mask should be worn so that it covers the nose, mouth and chin, and should fit the face as tightly as possible
- Adjust the nose clip by squeezing it to the shape of your nose, so that the mask fits your face as tightly as possible and thus seals better
- the mask should not be hung around the neck or pulled up to the forehead during or after use
- Do not touch the mask during use, and if you do touch it, wash or disinfect your hands after touching it
- Wash or sanitise your hands before removing the mask
- Wash or disinfect your hands again after removing the mask
- Do no reinstall a used and removed mask (unless it is intended for repeated use, following the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and disinfection)
- If the mask is needed again, use a new mask or a disinfected reusable mask. if the mask is needed again, use a new mask or a disinfected reusable mask