When to Change Your N95, KN95, or Surgical Masks?
Recent supply chain shortages have continued to limit the availability of N95 masks around the country. The healthcare facilities that need them the most, along with construction and other industrial workplaces, still find a shortage of these critical personal protective equipment (PPE) devices. As demand surges, manufacturing bottlenecks keep masks in short supply, making it difficult for many hospitals to maintain a recommended 90-day supply of N95 respirators. These shortages prompt many workplaces to weigh strategies for conserving their current N95 mask supply. Today, healthcare professionals wear their N95s for much longer than they might otherwise. How long can you wear a disposable mask for? Disposable respirators can be worn for prolonged periods before they become damaged and ill-fitting. However, many factors affect when it’s time to replace your mask. What Are the Uses of an N95 Mask? An N95 mask is a class of tight-fitting, seal-forming face ...