Medical Gowns vs Medical Scrubs: What are the Differences?

Ever noticed how doctors and nurses in medical dramas always have to put on another layer of clothing over their medical scrubs when they enter the operating room? That layer of clothing is known as a medical gown and is typically worn to keep the room sterile. You might even wonder why medical professionals cannot …

How is Hijab Mask Different from Other Face Masks?

While some people find wearing a mask no longer necessary, some still find assurance in wearing one, especially in crowded places or poorly ventilated spaces. Wearing a face mask also helps to minimise the risk of exposure to airborne diseases and fine particles. That said, there are various types of face masks available on the …

Ways to Make Your Face Mask Hijab-Friendly

When you’re wearing a hijab, it can be challenging to wear a face mask that fits you comfortably. You may have found yourself fixing the loop of your face mask behind your ears to be a struggle as you try to do so without revealing your hair to the rest of the world. Plus, fixing …

Surgical Masks vs Respirators: Which to Choose?

When it comes to choosing the right face mask, we’re faced with a number of great options. However, with these many options, comes the question of which is better for you and your loved ones. In this case, which should you choose – surgical masks or respirators? For many of us, surgical masks and respirators …

Surgical Face Masks & Respirators: How to Use Them Effectively

Many have observed that face masks not only protect us from COVID-19, but also work effectively against other airborne diseases and harmful effects of pollution, dust, and smoke. After all, face masks are designed to filter out particles from the air we breathe. There are 2 common types of disposable face masks: surgical and respirators …

Surgical and Isolation Gowns: What are the Differences?

Personal protection equipment (PPE), such as surgical and isolation gowns, have long been worn by healthcare workers in Malaysia to help protect them from any workplace hazards, including bodily fluids and bloodborne pathogens. With that, the demand for these protective gowns has caused an influx of medical PPE suppliers in Malaysia. And, many of us …

What is a Scrub Suit and What Makes Them Special

Scrub suits. You have seen them worn by healthcare professionals or watched the doctors, surgeons, and nurses on TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy mentioning them whenever they are called on duty. At the same time, you don’t have to look far because since the COVID-19 pandemic hit our shores, most healthcare professionals have doubled up …

5 Tips to Finding the Best Face Mask for Your Child

With the recent lifting of the face mask mandate for indoor settings in Malaysia, many parents like you can’t help but worry about their children’s safety amid this ongoing pandemic. For the past two years, wearing a face mask once you leave the house has been the norm to combat the spread of COVID-19. Over …

MEDICOS DEBUTS M99, A NEW RANGE OF PROTECTIVE RESPIRATORS THAT’S BIG ON SAFETY AND STYLE

Malaysia’s leading pioneer and trusted manufacturer in medical mask manufacturing, MEDICOS officially debuts the premium M99 respirator range. Hot off the press, M99 respirators comes in three different types, namely the PRO, NEO and FLIP. The M99 range is created with superior 5 layers of protection and equipped with HydroChargeTM technology, the most advanced filtration …