Perspective
Journey of Surgical Mask : from Bra to N 95 in COVID -19
Authors:
Kaushik Bhattacharya ,
CAPFs Composite Hospital BSF Kadamtala, Siliguri, West Bengal, IN
About Kaushik
Dr Kaushik Bhattacharya is a Member of Editorial Board, Indian Journal of Surgery and currently working as Specialist (Surgery) at CAPFs Composite Hospital BSF Kadamtala Siliguri West Bengal India.
Neela Bhattacharya
Anandaloke Multispeciality Hospital, Siliguri, West Bengal, IN
Abstract
The role of the surgical mask during COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly very vital in preventing infections. A review of the evolution of the face mask from the animal bladder of the past to the present N 95 is being done with an emphasis on the importance and problems currently faced by the surgical community due to constant wearing of N 95 mask in the hospital. Though N 95 mask is the ideal mask during Coronavirus pandemic, there are a few issues like carbon dioxide retention and headache which is hampering its prolonged use.
How to Cite:
Bhattacharya K, Bhattacharya N. Journey of Surgical Mask : from Bra to N 95 in COVID -19. Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery. 2020;38(2):68–71. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljs.v38i2.8696
Published on
31 Aug 2020.
Peer Reviewed
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