Surgical face shields are available at different lengths and materials to protect from contaminants

The surgical face shield is a disposable, loose-fitting device, which creates a physical barrier between the nose and mouth of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. Surgical face shields are available at different lengths and materials to protect from contaminants. These shields are generally used to protect the wearer from splashes, large-particle droplets, and sprays. Furthermore, these prevent the spread of infectious respiratory secretions from the wearer to others.Face shields are durable owing to which they can be cleaned and reused. However, they might cause glare or fogging and can lead to aerosol penetration due to the absence of a better seal around the face. The novel coronavirus pandemic has compelled healthcare facilities such as hospitals to extend their infection control measures, which is anticipated to drive the demand for face shields over the forecast period.Face shields are mainly used by healthcare workers, pre-hospital emergency medical providers, and dental providers. Face shields are used in conjunction with other PPE, such as surgical masks and goggles.

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The surgical face shield market has shown a significant evolution over the forecast period. The market is drivenby the increasing number of cases of COVID-19 infection, a growing number of surgeries, increasing awareness regarding the protective benefits of masks, and government guidelines on stringent regulations on workers' health and safety in the region. A pandemic of the deadly covid-19 is currently being experienced globally. The coronavirus infection leads to multiple organ failure, acute & severe respiratory disorders, pneumonia, and even death in extreme cases. Hence, a surge in the number of people with coronavirus infections is anticipated to drive the global surgical face shield market. According to the World Health Organization, globally, 823,626 confirmed, and 72,736 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded as of April 1, 2020. Thus, the global pandemic has created lucrative opportunities for the surgical face shield market. However, the strain on the supply chain in pandemic situations and inconsistencies in the supply of raw materials will restrict the growth of the surgical face shield market.

Key companies

3M, ANSELL LTD, Cardinal Health, KCWW, Medline Industries, Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific, Honeywell International Inc., Henry Schein, Inc., Southmedic Inc., HYGECO