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FAQs

 

At Surgo Supply, we love guiding you to the right answers so that you can get back to what matters most: caring for your patients.

 

How do I navigate my Account Dashboard?

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How do I use Quicklists?

 

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How do I reorder a previous purchase?

 

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What are Go Points?

 

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How do I redeem my Go Points?

 

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What is an N95 mask?

 

An N95 mask is a respirator that has strong filtration of airborne particles. What really sets the N95 apart from other mask types is that it is designed to have a very close facial fit. Learn more.

 

 

What does the "N" in N95 stand for?

 

The "N" in N95 stands for Not resistant to oil. This is one of three categories of filter efficiency degradation assigned to particulate respirators. Learn more.

 

 

Who certifies N95 masks?

 

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a division of the CDC, certifies N95 masks under 42 CFR Part 84. Learn more.

 

 

How can I tell if my mask is certified?

 

NIOSH-Approved N95 masks should contain the NIOSH logo as well as other markers such as model number, filter class, and approval number. Learn more.

 

 

What is the difference between an N95 and surgical N95 mask?

There are several differences between N95 and surgical N95 masks:

  • The main difference is that surgical masks are generally designed to prevent particles from the wearer to be expelled.
  • Surgical masks protect against droplet transitions.
  • N95 masks are designed to protect against hazards that can be inhaled such as particulates.
  • In some cases, N95 respirators can also be approved to wear as a surgical mask.

Learn more.

 

 

What is the difference between an earloop surgical mask and N95 respirator?

There are several differences between N95 and surgical N95 masks. Click on the infographic below from the CDC.  Learn more about earloop masks here.

 

 

 

What is the difference between an N95 and KN95 mask?

Both masks are rated to capture 95% (or 0.3 micron) of particles. The main difference is that the N95 is the American standard while the KN95 is the Chinese standard. Learn more.

 

 

What are the differences in KN95 and N95 testing standards?

Both the N95 and KN95 masks are rated to capture 95% (or 0.3 micron) of particles. The KN95 standard requires a fit test on real human beings while the N95 standard does not require a fit test.

 

One slight difference is that the N95 standard has stricter requirements for breathability (the ability for air to be breathed in and out of the mask) than the KN95. Learn more.

 

 

What does the CDC say about KN95 masks?

The CDC has expressed that KN95 respirators (commonly referred to as masks) offer higher levels of protection than a cloth or procedural mask:

 

"Loosely woven cloth products provide the least protection, layered finely woven products offer more protection, well-fitting disposable surgical masks and KN95s offer even more protection, and well-fitting NIOSH-approved respirators (including N95s) offer the highest level of protection." Learn more.

 

 

Are KN95 masks safe?

Yes, when fit-tested and worn correctly. KN95 masks are classified as respirators by the CDC and are required to meet strict testing standards to be labeled as such. Learn more.

 

 

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