The “double eights mask brace” improves the fit and protection of a basic surgical mask amidst COVID‐19 pandemic
Abstract Study objective The COVID‐19 pandemic has resulted in widespread shortages of personal protective equipment, including N95 respirators. Although basic surgical facemasks are more commonly available, their efficacy is limited due primarily to their poor face seal. This pilot study examined t...
Main Authors: | Daniel P. Runde, Karisa K. Harland, Paul Van Heukelom, Brett Faine, Patrick O'Shaughnessy, Nicholas M. Mohr |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-02-01
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Series: | Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12335 |
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