surgical masks
Medical mouth barriers
Surgical masks are loose-fitting disposable coverings worn over the nose and mouth, originally designed to protect patients from a surgeon's respiratory droplets during procedures.
They became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic as basic protection against airborne illness: The pharmacy ran out of surgical masks.
Unlike N95 respirators, they don't form a tight seal against the face.
Hazard-shielding work attire
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
- dropletTiny liquid sphere
particulate · face covering · disposable · nonwoven · three-ply · breathable · fit · seal
Having pressed folds
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- adjustableAble to be changed
- nose clipDevice sealing nostrils closed
- ear loopElastic securing face covering
moldable · blue · white · disposable · rectangular · polypropylene · inner layer · outer layer
Medical treatment facility
- nurseHealthcare provider, bedside
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- patientAble to wait calmly
procedure · scrubs · gown · sterile field · preoperative · postoperative · ward · intensive care
Free from pathogens
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
- cleanroomParticle-free manufacturing space
- germ-freeLacking any microorganisms
sanitized · asepsis · decontamination · antiseptic · single-use · sealed · expiration date · sterile technique
WHO-named 2019 coronavirus
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- lockdownEnforced restriction on movement
- social distancingDeliberate interpersonal spacing
transmission · contagion · public health · influenza · virus · contact tracing · mandate · shortage
PPE
Hazard-shielding work attire
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
droplet · particulate · face covering · disposable · nonwoven · three-ply · breathable · fit · seal · shielding
pleated
Having pressed folds
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- adjustableAble to be changed
- nose clipDevice sealing nostrils closed
ear loop · moldable · blue · white · disposable · rectangular · polypropylene · inner layer · outer layer · lightweight
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- nurseHealthcare provider, bedside
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
patient · procedure · scrubs · gown · sterile field · preoperative · postoperative · ward · intensive care · dentist
aseptic
Free from pathogens
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
- cleanroomParticle-free manufacturing space
germ-free · sanitized · asepsis · decontamination · antiseptic · single-use · sealed · expiration date · sterile technique · medical-grade
COVID-19
WHO-named 2019 coronavirus
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- lockdownEnforced restriction on movement
social distancing · transmission · contagion · public health · influenza · virus · contact tracing · mandate · shortage · hoarding
- relief suppliesblankets, food, medicine, clean water, bottled water
- reservesreserve, reserves, bank reserves, cash reserves, fuel reserve
- workwearwork boots, overalls, coveralls, work uniform, work shirt
- surgeryoperation, incision, scalpel, suture, sutures
- hospital-gradedisinfectants, sanitizers, sterilizers, autoclaves, hospital beds
- medical wearscrubs, hospital gown, patient gown, lab coat, nurse uniform