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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4/1599 |