Comparative Performance Testing of Respirator versus Surgical Mask Using a Water Droplet Spray Model

Background. During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, there was shortage of the standard respiratory protective equipment (RPE). The aim of this study was to develop a procedure to test the performance of alternative RPEs used in the care of COVID-19 patients. Methods. A laboratory-based test was developed to...

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Main Authors: Paul T. J. Scheepers, Heiman F. L. Wertheim, Maurice van Dael, Rob Anzion, Henk Jan Holterman, Steven Teerenstra, Martijn de Groot, Andreas Voss, Joost Hopman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4/1599