- Researchers have found that reusable respirators may be a suitable alternative to disposable N95 respirators currently in high demand. The study found that training and fit testing workers on these reusable respirators does not represent a barrier for possible use by hospitals. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2763841 17 comments science
- Concerns are growing over global shortages of respiratory protective devices during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Researchers found that reusable Elastomeric Half-Mask respirators may be a suitable alternative to disposable N95 respirators currently in high demand. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2763841 3 comments science
Linking pages
- Better Masks: Options and FAQs - #Masks4All https://www.masks4all.co 150 comments
- A Clunky, Reusable Mask May Be the Answer to N95 Waste - The New York Times https://nyti.ms/3RaVNIO 92 comments
- Coronavirus: U.S. stocked N95 face masks instead of reusable respirators https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/03/coronavirus-national-stockpile-disposable-n-95-face-masks-reusable-respirator/5118669002/ 25 comments
- A Clunky, Reusable Mask May Be the Answer to N95 Waste - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/03/health/covid-ppe-masks-health-care.html 0 comments