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A Soliloquy on Masks - Personal Guidance from Someone that Trusts Them with My Life:
A month ago people yelled at you for wearing masks in public. Now they yell at you if you don’t!?
What’s a confused & concerned citizen to do?
Let me share some thoughts & guidance...
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A month ago people yelled at you for wearing masks in public. Now they yell at you if you don’t!?
What’s a confused & concerned citizen to do?
Let me share some thoughts & guidance...
THREAD
If you read no further, here& #39;s the takeaway:
Masks alone DO NOT protect you.
They only help if you use them CORRECTLY.
And even then, the best mask is ALWAYS less effective than social distancing.
Want more? Read on.
BEST PRACTICES
BY AREAS OF TRANSMISSION
MASK MATERIALS
Masks alone DO NOT protect you.
They only help if you use them CORRECTLY.
And even then, the best mask is ALWAYS less effective than social distancing.
Want more? Read on.
BEST PRACTICES
BY AREAS OF TRANSMISSION
MASK MATERIALS
BEST PRACTICES:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">When using a mask, touch it as little as possible. Every you time you touch & readjust, you risk infecting yourself.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">If you touch it with dirty hands, its dirty. So wash or sanitize your hands BEFORE AND AFTER putting on & taking off your mask. Every time.
BEST PRACTICES:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">Remove the mask by using the loops, not by grabbing the front.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">You don’t need to wear a mask at home. Unless you’re sick and can’t isolate. Or others are.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">Wash your mask frequently or get a new one.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">Obviously, don’t share masks. Ever. Seriously.
BEST PRACTICES:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">Is your family member/friend/worst enemy wearing their mask wrong? Tell them. It could save a life.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">Wearing a mask doesn’t mean you can change your behavior. Remember, a perfect mask used perfectly is much less effective than social distancing.
BEST PRACTICES:
Main takeaway:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">Wearing a mask will give you a false sense of security.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">You will do things with it on that you wouldn’t do otherwise.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">Wear it religiously, but operate as if you don’t have one on.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">So no BBQs. No beers with friends. Stay home. Stay safe.
Main takeaway:
BY AREAS OF TRANSMISSION:
If you& #39;re in an area of HIGH Coronavirus transmission:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">If you don’t have to go out, don’t. Even with a mask.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">If you have to go out (thank you essential workers!), wear a mask. Even if it’s a bandana or scarf.
If you& #39;re in an area of HIGH Coronavirus transmission:
Even then, it’s way less effective than staying home.
So...
How about in areas with LOW Coronavirus transmission?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">Assume these don’t exist. Follow guidance above.
So...
How about in areas with LOW Coronavirus transmission?
MASK MATERIAL:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">Medical masks should be reserved for healthcare workers. If you are hoarding them, hospitals need them. Consider donating them.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">You can make a mask out of a lot of fabrics. Want to make your own? Try this: https://nyti.ms/2x3XcfS ">https://nyti.ms/2x3XcfS&q...
MASK MATERIAL:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">Remember. Any mask is better than nothing. But no mask is better than social distancing.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔹" title="Small blue diamond" aria-label="Emoji: Small blue diamond">What about N95s??? Those are the thicker masks that filter viruses and provide the highest protection. Do you need one?
Are you required to intubate a rapidly decompensating patient at a moment’s notice? No? Then you don’t need a N95.
Because providers that are required to intubate rapidly decompensating patients at a moment’s notice are low on N95s because you’re wearing one.
Because providers that are required to intubate rapidly decompensating patients at a moment’s notice are low on N95s because you’re wearing one.
If you’re wearing a N95, you better be a healthcare worker.
If you’re a healthcare worker, you better be wearing a N95.
If you read this far and are still confused, here& #39;s the takeaway:
If you’re a healthcare worker, you better be wearing a N95.
If you read this far and are still confused, here& #39;s the takeaway:
