Facial protection for healthcare workers during pandemics: a scoping review

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages, requiring mask reuse or improvisation. We provide a review of medical-grade facial protection (surgical masks, N95 respirators and face shields) for healthcare workers, the safety an...

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Main Authors: Peter D Sullivan, Laura R Garcia Godoy, Amy E Jones, Taylor N Anderson, Cameron L Fisher, Kylie M L Seeley, Erynn A Beeson, Hannah K Zane, Jaime W Peterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-05-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/5/e002553.full