Medical guys: elastic behind the ears or behind the head

[markstanco 12786]

For face masks.

 

Leaning behind the ears for comfort but my ignorance is especially ridiculously high.

[Jkwellborn 7036]

On tv, there’s one around the neck and the other over the head.

[ROFL BOX 6655]

Do you have access to a 3D printer?

https://www.fastcompany.com/90488090/this-boy-scout-invented-an-ingenious-solution-to-one-of-the-biggest-problems-with-masks

[luke duke 6449]

[Apep 645]

I bought some cloth masks with behind-the-head ties. Not that I'll be wearing them that long, but I've seen plenty of pictures of doctors and nurses with ears rubbed raw from elastic.

[BillyGoatHill 4420]

Depends on how long you are going to be wearing the mask. Short jaunt in and out of the store? Around the ears is most comfortable and quickest.

Having to wear for longer? An hr or more? That elastic starts to dig at your skin around the ears . Can also be uncomfortable if it is elastic and just running over the top of the head. The elastic makes for a better seal, but over the long run ties that go around the base of the head, top of the neck and then the other tying at the top of the head provides for longer comfort. Kinda one reason why they are used in the OR. There they are needing coverage for the face but not so much need a perfect seal. This obviously is a bit of a different situation and the tighter seal is better to protect the wearer and those around them.

At my work, we have gotten to the point of having to wear one for 12 hrs even while at a computer or out on a call. Tight elastic for a entire shift is no bueno.

[Judge Roybeanbag 11860]

Depends if you need the Evander Holyfield model, or the Elephant Man.  

[Fat Bastard 670]

crown of head and back of neck. For most Non-N95. N95 have a special way of placing

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4999]

On 4/10/2020 at 2:31 AM, ROFL BOX said:

Do you have access to a 3D printer?

https://www.fastcompany.com/90488090/this-boy-scout-invented-an-ingenious-solution-to-one-of-the-biggest-problems-with-masks

Or you could just tie a slip knot in a short length of paracord...

[markstanco 12786]

That was a fun thread on tos.