Effectiveness of Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirators vs N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators During Simulated Resuscitation
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.1564
Abstract: This nonrandomized controlled trial compares the effectiveness of elastomeric half-mask respirators with that of N95 filtering facepiece respirators during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. read more here.
Keywords: respirators n95; mask respirators; elastomeric half; effectiveness elastomeric ... See more keywords
N95 filtering face piece respirators remain effective after extensive reuse during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.76
Abstract: In a cross-sectional evaluation of healthcare worker reuse of their own 3M N95 respirators, 83% (76/92) passed the seal check and the fit-test after a median of 40 repeated donnings. User seal-check failure correlated with… read more here.
Keywords: reuse; respirators remain; face piece; filtering face ... See more keywords
Effects of volume, velocity, and composition on the resistance to synthetic blood penetration of N95 filtering facepiece respirators and other head/facial personal protective equipment
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2020.1854457
Abstract: Abstract Surgical N95 filtering facepiece respirators (surgical N95 FFRs) are National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirators (N95 FFRs) cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for resistance to liquid penetration… read more here.
Keywords: penetration; velocity; blood; filtering facepiece ... See more keywords