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.
Ties help the masks stay on better than loops around the ears. Ties are harder to use, however.
Built-in eye protection. These face shields do not provide any protection from physical hazards to the eye.
Provides personal protection from aerosolized blood and body fluids. These respirators need to be fitted to a specific face size and shape to adequately provide protection.