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Face Masks for Personal Protection Against Infection

By Rod Brouhard, About.com

Updated May 02, 2009

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Surgical face masks provide protection from large blood splashes. Aerosolized blood and body fluids require special particulate masks. For most first aid applications, surgical masks or painting masks would be sufficient.

Surgical Face Masks

An economical option for personal protection.

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N95 Particulate Respirator

Provides personal protection from aerosolized blood and body fluids. These respirators are the gold standard for personal face masks but need to be fitted to a specific face size and shape to adequately provide protection.

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