What is the difference between sterilized and non-sterilized surgical masks?
May 30, 2024
The difference between sterilization and non-sterilization surgical masks is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
, in addition to the production conditions of sterile environment, further sterilization treatment will be carried out, such as high temperature and pressure or chemical methods, to ensure that the mask is completely sterile within the period. Although non-sterilized medical surgical masks are also produced in a sterile environment, they usually only carry out basic sterilization operations during the production process, and there may still be a certain amount of microorganisms inside and deep inside.
Protective effect: Due to the thorough sterilization of sterilized medical surgical masks, it can prevent pathogens in the air from being inhaled by the human body, especially suitable for high-risk occasions such as operating rooms and ICU, and reduce the risk of cross infection. Although non-sterilized medical surgical masks also have certain protective functions, the effect of use in high-risk environments may not be as effective as sterilized masks.
Packaging and price: Aseptic masks are generally single independent packaging, non-aseptic masks are mostly non-independent packaging, such as ten or fifty together. Because of the different production costs, the price of sterile masks is usually higher.
