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Face mask
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Face mask
The simplest way of delivering a high level of oxygen to patients with ARDS or other low-oxygen conditions.

face
1. the anterior aspect of the head from the forehead to the chin, inclusive.
2. any presenting aspect or surface.

face fly
Muscaautumnalis, a vector for infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis in the USA.
face louse
linognathusovillus.
face mask
used in the semi-open method of anesthesia which ensures that all of the inspired air and gas passes through a mask and is exited to the atmosphere. Several patent masks are available for use in animals, e.g. Cox and Schimmelbush masks.


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Professional divers, who often wear full face masks, generally swallowed a few drops of water or less.
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