Face Masks & Coverings
In this section of our pharmacy we have made a selection of respiratory masks to protect you against external agents, diseases, bacteria and viruses such as covid-19. Among the wide catalog of products that we offer you can find.
It must be borne in mind that a respiratory protection mask, by itself, is not going to be sufficient for proper protection. For this to be effective, we must follow proper hand hygiene and carry out disinfection habits.
What types of respiratory masks can you find in Mifarma?
There are three types of masks in relation to the filtration capacity of the exhaled and inspired air and the faculties they present both to protect the person who wears them and the rest of the population: hygienic, surgical and filtering.
Hygienic or barrier mask
hygienic masks , also known as barrier masks, are those intended for asymptomatic people who are not susceptible to using the filtering or surgical type. In relation to the other two types, they are the most common and the least protected.
In the mifarma catalog you can find two classes and of various colors, pink, white, black:
- Not reusable: these are manufactured for single use.
- Reusable: they can be reused after a correct washing and drying in relation to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Surgical mask
They offer a greater protection barrier compared to the previous ones. As their name indicates, they are those used by health professionals in order to protect the patient from any infectious process coming from the mouth or nasal cavities. surgical masks are being used in the fight against Covid-19 as they prevent the emission of drops when coughing or sneezing. There are three types according to their effectiveness, one of the most sought after in the catalog is type IIR.
Filtering mask or Epis
Or also known as autofiltrants, they are the ones with the greatest protection since they present a filter with microparticles that prevent the inhalation of pollutants present in the environment. The most sought after are the FFP2 masks that are certified with CE marking and are homologated.
According to their degree of protection, they are classified into three groups:
- FFP1 (particle filter type P1): Aimed at stopping inert particles and are not recommended for medical use. They have a minimum filtration efficiency of 78% and a maximum of 22% internal leakage.
- FFP2 (Particulate Filter Type P2): Manufactured to be used against aerosols with moderate toxicity. They have a minimum filtration efficiency of 92% and a maximum of 8% leakage to the interior. The KN95 is its equivalent, taking into account the Chinese standard.
- FFP3 (particle filter type P3): Used against highly toxic aerosols. They have a minimum filtration efficiency of 98% and a maximum of 2% internal leakage.
In the case of FFP2 and FFP3, there are masks with an exhalation valve.
Children's mask
You can also find in our category, children's masks, from the children's masks FFP2 / KN95, colored, with drawings ... Protection against viruses and bacteria is important no matter how old you are.
Proper use of protective masks is essential
When using any type of protective respiratory mask it is essential to follow a procedure, cleaning hands, correct placement to provide successful protection. As well as when storing it, it is important to carry your mask holder . In the same way, we recommend seeing in each product the duration, the duration with which the mask must be changed, as well as the washes that can be given if it is reusable.
