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The effects of wearing facemasks on oxygenation and ventilation at rest and during physical activity

BACKGROUND: Facemasks are recommended to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, but concern about inadequate gas exchange is an often cited reason for non-compliance. RESEARCH QUESTION: Among adult volunteers, do either cloth masks or surgical masks impair oxygenation or ventilation either at rest or duri...

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Autores principales: Shein, Steven L., Whitticar, Sofie, Mascho, Kira K., Pace, Elizabeth, Speicher, Richard, Deakins, Kathleen
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7904135/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33626065
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0247414