surgical mask
Medical mouth barrier
A surgical mask is a loose-fitting disposable covering worn over the nose and mouth, originally designed to protect patients from a surgeon's respiratory droplets during procedures.
Now widely used in healthcare settings and by the general public to reduce transmission of airborne pathogens: Everyone on the subway was wearing surgical masks.
Distinguished from fitted respirators like N95s, which filter more effectively.
Particle-filtering face mask
- KN95Filtration mask standard
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- three-plyHaving three layers
- disposableMade for one use
reusable · medical-grade · valved · blue · pleated · cone-shaped · duckbill · pediatric
WHO-named 2019 coronavirus
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- lockdownEnforced restriction on movement
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- coronavirusSpike-ringed viral family
social distancing · contact tracing · public health · mandate · essential workers · N95 · PPE · shortage
Surgical procedure venue
- scrubsMedical staff uniform
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- scalpelPrecise surgical knife
- sutureMedical wound closure
incision · gauze · forceps · sterile field · patient · procedure · hospital · nurse
Cleanliness for public health
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
disposal · single-use · contamination · cross-infection · hand hygiene · sneeze guard · waste bin · proper disposal
Minute airborne solids or droplets
- dropletsMinute liquid globules
- airborneTraveling through air
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusesSubmicroscopic infectious particles
pollen · dust · allergens · contaminants · respiratory · inhalation · exhalation · breathability
N95
Particle-filtering face mask
- KN95Filtration mask standard
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- three-plyHaving three layers
disposable · reusable · medical-grade · valved · blue · pleated · cone-shaped · duckbill · pediatric · face shield
COVID-19
WHO-named 2019 coronavirus
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- lockdownEnforced restriction on movement
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
coronavirus · social distancing · contact tracing · public health · mandate · essential workers · N95 · PPE · shortage · stockpile
operating room
Surgical procedure venue
- scrubsMedical staff uniform
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- scalpelPrecise surgical knife
suture · incision · gauze · forceps · sterile field · patient · procedure · hospital · nurse · latex gloves
sanitation
Cleanliness for public health
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
sanitizer · disposal · single-use · contamination · cross-infection · hand hygiene · sneeze guard · waste bin · proper disposal · donning
particulates
Minute airborne solids or droplets
- dropletsMinute liquid globules
- airborneTraveling through air
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
viruses · pollen · dust · allergens · contaminants · respiratory · inhalation · exhalation · breathability · layers
- masksN95, kachina, ancestor spirits, respirator, false face
- safety gearhard hat, hi-vis vest, safety helmet, safety vest, reflective vest
- medical wearscrubs, hospital gown, patient gown, lab coat, nurse uniform
- respiratorsrespirator, N95, KN95, SCBA, breathing apparatus
- hospitalhospital, admission, wards, ER, bed
- health equipmentstethoscope, bandage, gauze, syringe, needle