Quantitative fit testing of filtering face-piece respirators during the COVID-19 pandemic reveals anthropometric deficits in most respirators available in Iran
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DOI: 10.1007/s40201-021-00648-3
Abstract: Frontline health care workers (HCWs) must wear a standard N95 or FFP2 respirator during worldwide pandemics of respiratory diseases including COVID-19 to protect against airborne infectious pathogens when performing care activities. This study aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: respirator; fit testing; face; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
Quantitative Fit Evaluation of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators and Coronavirus Inactivation Following Heat Treatment
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxab020
Abstract: Abstract Reuse of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs, commonly referred to as N95s) normally meant for single use has become common in healthcare facilities due to shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we report that… read more here.
Keywords: heat treatment; filtering facepiece; heat; facepiece respirators ... See more keywords