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Comparing the quantitative fit-testing results of half-mask respirators with various skin barriers in a crossover study design: a pilot study

BACKGROUND: Clinicians around the world are experiencing skin breakdown due to the prolonged usage of masks while working long hours to treat patients with COVID-19. The skin damage is a result of the increased friction and pressure at the mask–skin barrier. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, clinici...

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Autores principales: Trehan, R.S., McDonnell, E.P., McCoy, J.V., Ohman-Strickland, P.A., Donovan, C., Quinoa, T.R., Morrison, D.S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7883702/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33600893
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2021.02.010