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
The effect of ultraviolet C radiation against different N95 respirators inoculated with SARS-CoV-2
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.08.077
Abstract: Objectives There are currently no studies that have examined whether one dosage can be uniformly applied to different respirator types to effectively decontaminate SARS-CoV-2 on N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs). Health care workers have been… read more here.
Keywords: moldex 1511; n95 respirators; effect ultraviolet; different n95 ... See more keywords
Estimated number of N95 respirators needed for healthcare workers in acute-care hospitals during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.1418
Abstract: Objective: Due to shortages of N95 respirators during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it is necessary to estimate the number of N95s required for healthcare workers (HCWs) to inform manufacturing targets and resource allocation.… read more here.
Keywords: respirators needed; n95 respirators; number; number n95 ... See more keywords
Fit failure rate associated with simulated reuse and extended use of N95 respirators assessed by a quantitative fit test.
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.5
Abstract: OBJECTIVE We quantitatively assessed the fit failure rate of N95 respirators according to the number of donning/doffing and hours worn. DESIGN Experimental study. SETTING A tertiary referral center. PARTICIPANTS Ten infection control practitioners participated in… read more here.
Keywords: fit test; use; hour; n95 respirators ... See more keywords
KN95 and N95 Respirators Retain Filtration Efficiency despite a Loss of Dipole Charge during Decontamination
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c17333
Abstract: N95 decontamination protocols and KN95 respirators have been described as solutions to a lack of personal protective equipment. However, there are a few material science studies that characterize the charge distribution and physical changes accompanying… read more here.
Keywords: kn95 respirators; filtration; charge; n95 respirators ... See more keywords
Estimated N95 Respirator Needs for Nonhealthcare Essential Workers in the United States During Communicable Respiratory Infectious Disease Pandemics.
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DOI: 10.1089/hs.2021.0166
Abstract: Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for N95 respirators far exceeded the supply, leading to widespread shortages. Initially, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not recommend N95 respirators in nonhealthcare settings, in… read more here.
Keywords: communicable respiratory; united states; essential workers; n95 respirators ... See more keywords
Respiratory protection: what SARS-CoV-2 has taught us.
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DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000000930
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review summarizes the epidemiological evidence for respiratory personal protective equipment for SARA-CoV-2, a topic of considerable controversy. RECENT FINDINGS The main findings are that the observational studies and non-coronavirus disease 2019… read more here.
Keywords: protection sars; protection; n95 respirators; respiratory protection ... See more keywords
0117 Performance evaluation of n95 respirator affecting factors
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2017-104636.91
Abstract: This study was to test the filtration efficiency and breathing resistance of N95 respirators of different storage periods using the most penetrating particle size aerosol by automated filter tester (TSI, model 8130). quality factor (qf)… read more here.
Keywords: storage; storage periods; penetration; n95 respirators ... See more keywords
Assessment of the impact of N95 respirators or surgical masks use on the retinal microvasculature.
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DOI: 10.1177/11206721221093199
Abstract: PURPOSE To determine the possible impact of wearing N95 respirator or surgical masks on retinal vessel diameters and choroidal thickness in healthy healthcare workers. METHODS Diameters of peripapillary retinal arteries and veins and choroidal thickness… read more here.
Keywords: respirators surgical; choroidal thickness; nasal; surgical masks ... 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
Effect of extended use N95 respirators and eye protection on personal protective equipment (PPE) utilization during SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Singapore
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-020-00753-2
Abstract: Dear Editor The ongoing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has resulted in shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) worldwide [1]. The first positive case in Singapore was reported on 23 January 2020 when… read more here.
Keywords: use; eye protection; n95 respirators; extended use ... See more keywords