A medical face mask, also called a medical face mask or an oral splint, is a specialized personal protective equipment typically worn by medical professionals during medical procedures. Designed to keep the patient's mouth closed and his or her eyes closed during a delicate procedure, a medical face mask functions as a kind of breathing aid. The mask prevents the patient from choking or experiencing any other injury or hazardous side effects that may occur as a result of an open mouth and clear eyes. In fact, most serious accidents in the medical industry are the result of the failure to properly use facial splints or masks.

The mechanism used inside a medical face mask usually consists of two pieces: a cover made of plastic or some other material; and a clear inner liner that fits over the first piece. The second piece has an airtight seal so that air cannot escape, preventing any dangerous contaminants from entering the wearer's breathing chamber. The inner liner also has vents that allow air circulation and cooling, while preventing any airborne particles from entering the wearer's nasal area. These two pieces also often include a strap or a chin strap that allows the wearer to keep his or her mouth closed tightly during long periods of time.

There are many different styles of medical face masks available for use by medical professionals. There are masks that protect the entire facial area, or full face masks, and there are full face masks that only cover the nose and mouth, or nasal splints. Full face masks are often required by dental professionals due to the increased risk of facial trauma that can occur when a patient injects himself or herself with a needle or dentist drill. Another reason for this type of medical equipment is the increased risk of blunt trauma to the head caused by doctor sutures and IV administration. These specialized medical face masks have been modified since their inception in the 1950s to adapt to the changing needs of modern medicine. As technology has continued to advance, improvements have been made in the materials used to make these devices, as well as the various methods of application and design.

There are also different types of medical masks for different procedures, such as blepharoplasty, which is the treatment of patients who need to have damaged eyes removed. Blepharoplasty surgical face covers are generally medical grade and provide the best level of protection for the patient. These surgical face masks come in various different forms and sizes for different procedure; however, there are some medical professionals who prefer to use surgical grade surgical face masks during their surgical procedure.

Abdominal anesthetics are sometimes combined with local anesthesia agents for better effects during surgery, and patients often wear them during a lung biopsy. The nasal cannula is one of the most important medical devices used in the surgical process. This instrument is attached to the end of a flexible tube that allows the surgeon to directly inject the aerosols into the lungs. This aerosol is then inhaled by the lungs and carried away by the mucus membrane to prevent irritation of the lungs.

Most of the disposable protective masks carry a variety of substances that help to absorb and filter the bodily fluids during the process. These are usually composed of disposable paper or plastic strips, which allow these devices to be easily changed and cleaned. Many physicians choose to place these strips over the top of the face for patients who tend to sweat a lot. These strips also help to filter out any particulates that might cause a reaction and can prevent the build-up of pressure in certain areas. The most common problem associated with this device is the build-up of bodily fluid that seeps into the device. To avoid this problem, these professionals to place disposable paper or plastic strips over the top of the face prior to wearing the device.