Face mask or face shield?

[cyclonestate]

I just ordered a face shield and it's a thousand times more comfortable for me than wearing a face mask. Got some strange looks today while going to a few stores but the thing is so comfortable that I forget I have it on. It seems like research is showing it's as effective, if not more effective, than a mask in terms of protection.

Just wondering if many others have made the switch.

 

[ruflosn]

There is a groupon right now 5 face shields for $15

 

[jsb]

I'm thankful for anyone that wears any face coverings.

I did have a thought today though....who knew 4 months ago that I would legit have a preferred style of face mask? Or that I'd have to think about how many facemarks one needs. I'm up to 4 in my preferred style. I have 3 that I bought from Pod Save America that I don't like, but might be better in the winter. And I bought a pack of 10 disposable ones when I thought that no one would be wearing masks.

 

[Beyerball]

I sold face masks for 10 years to hospitals ... we didn’t sell face shields... why? Bc they don’t protect anything.. lol..

do u know what surgeons wear? Masks..

most face masks protect for droplets just time..

it’s usually not the mask it’s the wearer and how mask is worn 99.9% of time..

 

[CNECloneFan]

Face shields are less effective than masks. The only thing they do is deflect micro droplets.

Imagine a smoker with a face shield.

 

[NorthCyd]

I sold face masks for 10 years to hospitals ... we didn’t sell face shields... why? Bc they don’t protect anything.. lol..

do u know what surgeons wear? Masks..

most face masks protect for droplets just time..

it’s usually not the mask it’s the wearer and how mask is worn 99.9% of time..

They would be effective limiting how much someone spreads the virus if they have it which is the whole point. And while not 100% effective as PPE, they do offer some protection.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24467190/

 

[Rabbuk]

I sold face masks for 10 years to hospitals ... we didn’t sell face shields... why? Bc they don’t protect anything.. lol..

do u know what surgeons wear? Masks..

most face masks protect for droplets just time..

it’s usually not the mask it’s the wearer and how mask is worn 99.9% of time..

Feel like it's a use both situation

 

[ianoconnor]

I need to find a new mask. The one I initially bought is just straight across the top and fogs up glasses. I think one that is 3D printed with the nose bump would be better. Anyone have suggestions?

 

[beentherebefore]

If a shield could keep me as safe as a mask, I'd wear a shield even if it cost twice as much. Masks simply make it hard to breathe.

 

[Beyerball]

They would be effective limiting how much someone spreads the virus if they have it which is the whole point. And while not 100% effective as PPE, they do offer some protection.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24467190/

Send all pub med stuff.... face shields are worthless ..

1 virus particle or 500,000.... once exposed ....exposed.

you are better off holding a shirt over your mouth and nose ... face shields are pricey and worthless ...

 

[RonBurgundy]

I need to find a new mask. The one I initially bought is just straight across the top and fogs up glasses. I think one that is 3D printed with the nose bump would be better. Anyone have suggestions?

I bought these ISU face masks off amazon. Pretty good quality, and top has a moldable piece of plastic.


Amazon product

 

[NorthCyd]

1 virus particle or 500,000.... once exposed ....exposed.

Actually viral load can make a big difference on if you get sick and how sick you get.

 

[madguy30]

I'm thankful for anyone that wears any face coverings.

I did have a thought today though....who knew 4 months ago that I would legit have a preferred style of face mask? Or that I'd have to think about how many facemarks one needs. I'm up to 4 in my preferred style. I have 3 that I bought from Pod Save America that I don't like, but might be better in the winter. And I bought a pack of 10 disposable ones when I thought that no one would be wearing masks.

I haven't bought multiple of them but will need to...I've noticed I'm comparing how cool some are.

 

[ricochet]

Send all pub med stuff.... face shields are worthless ..

1 virus particle or 500,000.... once exposed ....exposed.

you are better off holding a shirt over your mouth and nose ... face shields are pricey and worthless ...

But wearing the shield assumes you have it already and are trying to limit the spread. Why does it matter if you get exposed?

 

[Beyerball]

But wearing the shield assumes you have it already and are trying to limit the spread. Why does it matter if you get exposed?

If someone knows they have it then stay home..

otherwise wear a face mask.. it’s better preventing spread than shield..

im not sure why this is even a discussion?

a shield is great if there’s no openings.. basically a helmet. Otherwise wear a mask.

 

[Pat]

Besides comfort, the other benefit to the shield is that there seem like fewer ways for people to use them incorrectly. Some of the mask “placement” I’ve seen ...

 

[simply1]

I sold face masks for 10 years to hospitals ... we didn’t sell face shields... why? Bc they don’t protect anything.. lol..

do u know what surgeons wear? Masks..

most face masks protect for droplets just time..

it’s usually not the mask it’s the wearer and how mask is worn 99.9% of time..

Why are we seeing shields in hospitals now?

 

[ricochet]

If someone knows they have it then stay home..

otherwise wear a face mask.. it’s better preventing spread than shield..

im not sure why this is even a discussion?

a shield is great if there’s no openings.. basically a helmet. Otherwise wear a mask.

Sure, but the many of the people that have it never have symptoms and even those that do show symptoms had it for a while before the symptoms showed up. I don’t understand why some people are so fixated on the receiving side of infections. Maybe I’ve just had more exposure to Asian cultures where mask wearing is traditionally done more to prevent transmission than reception.

 

[simply1]

You mean shields worn over their masks to extend the life of their mask and protect themselves from droplets into eyes, etc.

That's how the medical professionals I know are using face shields.

Context for the question is the post it was asked to, it wasn’t because I don’t know why.

 

[madguy30]

Sure, but the many of the people that have it never have symptoms and even those that do show symptoms had it for a while before the symptoms showed up. I don’t understand why some people are so fixated on the receiving side of infections. Maybe I’ve just had more exposure to Asian cultures where mask wearing is traditionally done more to prevent transmission than reception.

This is the part that I'm pretty amazed that people don't acknowledge.