From now we will start walking down the street, going to the restaurant, shopping at the supermarket, or going to work with a new accessory: a face mask. And for its use to be effective and protect us as it should be, it is necessary to know how to put on and take off the mask. To start, you must wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or disinfect it; Now, you can take the mask by the elastic bands or ties and tie it behind your ears; If you are wearing a surgical mask, the white side face should be inwards and the other side (blue, for example) faces outwards; Adjust the upper rigid band of the mask to your nose; Ensure that your mouth, nose and chin are completely covered and that there are no spaces left between the face and the mask; Do not touch the mask while wearing it. If this happens, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or disinfectant immediately; If the mask you are using gets wet it must be replaced with a new one; Single use masks must not be reused; To remove the mask, do not touch the front; Remove the mask by holding the elastics or ties; Then, throw it in a trash can; And wash your hands again with soap and water or disinfectant. Inside the Hospital da Luz, it is mandatory to wear the face mask delivered to you at the entrance. You can only walk around the Hospital da Luz with the mask always on. The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
