Use of Face Masks in COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1007/s12098-020-03316-w
Abstract: To the Editor: COVID-19 is triggered by novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV 2) whose infection was reported in China with unexplained cases of pneumonia. This virus transmits through respiratory droplets and fomites. Prevention with rational use of… read more here.
Keywords: medical masks; use; level; n95 respirators ... See more keywords
Reuse of medical face masks in domestic and community settings without sacrificing safety: Ecological and economical lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132364
Abstract: The need for personal protective equipment increased exponentially in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. To cope with the mask shortage during springtime 2020, a French consortium was created to find ways to reuse medical and… read more here.
Keywords: reuse; medical masks; mask; reuse medical ... See more keywords
Medical masks and Respirators for the Protection of Healthcare Workers from SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2020.04.009
Abstract: Abstract The use of medical masks and respirators as personal protective equipment is pivotal to reducing the level of biological hazard to which healthcare workers are exposed during the outbreak of highly diffusible pathogens, such… read more here.
Keywords: medical masks; use; sars cov; healthcare workers ... See more keywords
Which strategy for using medical and community masks? A prospective analysis of their environmental impact
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049690
Abstract: Introduction The use of personal protective equipment, especially medical masks, increased dramatically during the COVID-19 crisis. Medical masks are made of synthetic materials, mainly polypropylene, and a majority of them are produced in China and… read more here.
Keywords: medical masks; use; community; impact ... See more keywords
Cost-effectiveness analysis of N95 respirators and medical masks to protect healthcare workers in China from respiratory infections
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-017-2564-9
Abstract: BackgroundThere are substantial differences between the costs of medical masks and N95 respirators. Cost-effectiveness analysis is required to assist decision-makers evaluating alternative healthcare worker (HCW) mask/respirator strategies. This study aims to compare the cost-effectiveness of… read more here.
Keywords: medical masks; analysis; cost; n95 respirators ... See more keywords
Contamination by respiratory viruses on outer surface of medical masks used by hospital healthcare workers
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-019-4109-x
Abstract: BackgroundMedical masks are commonly used in health care settings to protect healthcare workers (HCWs) from respiratory and other infections. Airborne respiratory pathogens may settle on the surface of used masks layers, resulting in contamination. The… read more here.
Keywords: outer surface; medical masks; respiratory viruses; surface medical ... See more keywords
[Using face masks outdoor: beginning a debate to rediscuss current policies].
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DOI: 10.19191/ep20.5-6.p410.018
Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, international organizations, institutions, and experts firstly recommended face masks for the population only in symptomatic subjects, but today various countries recommend or require their use even outdoor. In Italy, there was… read more here.
Keywords: outdoor beginning; face masks; face; medical masks ... See more keywords
Effects of microplastics from disposable medical masks on terrestrial invertebrates.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4094663
Abstract: This study investigated impacts of microplastics from disposable polypropylene medical masks on woodlice Porcellio scaber, mealworm larvae Tenebrio molitor and enchytraeids Enchytraeus crypticus. Effects of microplastics on survival, reproduction, immune parameters and energy-related traits were… read more here.
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Effect of Wearing Medical Masks on Perioperative Respiratory Complications in Older Adults with Hip Fracture: A Retrospective Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.2147/cia.s333238
Abstract: Purpose Respiratory complication is one of the major challenges in the treatment of older adults with hip fractures. However, no study so far has investigated the effect of wearing medical masks on the prevention of… read more here.
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Medical Masks Versus N95 Respirators for Preventing COVID-19 Among Health Care Workers
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DOI: 10.7326/m22-1966
Abstract: It is uncertain if medical masks offer similar protection against COVID-19 compared with N95 respirators. This randomized trial, which enrolled participants in Canada, Israel, Pakistan, and Egypt, aimed to determine whether medical masks are noninferior… read more here.
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