Buccal mask explained

A buccal mask is a mask covering the buccal area and mouth. Often the mask will also cover the nose, in which case it may also be referred to as a naso-buccal mask. In some cases it is used in medical settings, i.e. for non-invasive mechanical ventilation.[1]

Buccal masks were a common feature in some ancient Mesoamerican[2] [3] cultures and are portrayed on Aztec, Zapotec,[4] and Epi-Olmec culture artwork.

Notes and References

  1. Lherm . T . 1998-01-01 . Ventilation postopératoire non invasive par masque buccal . Annales Françaises d'Anesthésie et de Réanimation . 17 . 4 . 344–347 . 10.1016/S0750-7658(98)80026-9 . 0750-7658.
  2. Web site: MASKS OF THE SPIRIT "d0e2840" . 2024-11-30 . publishing.cdlib.org.
  3. Web site: Ritual performer wearing Buccal Mask . 2024-11-30 . art.seattleartmuseum.org . en.
  4. Web site: Urn of a Seated Figure Wearing a Buccal Mask Yale University Art Gallery . 2024-11-30 . artgallery.yale.edu.

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