yongqunh
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3 years ago One question: what is the difference between a medical mask and a protective mask? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask#Medical https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask#Protective
I think protective mask is a PPE. Is medical mask such as oxygen mask a PPE? A surgical mask is likely both a medical mask and protective mask. Hoewver, some mask like oxygen mask appears not to be used for protective purpose, but for medical purpose.
there is a lot of information about this. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/general-hospital-devices-and-supplies/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control
https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/enforcement-policy-face-masks-and-respirators-during-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-public-health?utm_campaign=2020-03-25%20Face%20Masks%20Immediately%20in%20Effect%20Guidance%20During%20COVID-19&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
https://www.fda.gov/media/136540/download
There is also an ongoing webinar series, with past webinar materials on the web: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/workshops-conferences-medical-devices/medical-device-webinars-and-stakeholder-calls