Impact of Concurrent Use of N95 and Surgical Masks on Peripheral Oxygen Saturation and Heart Rate Frequency—A Prospective Study during the COVID-19 Outbreak

Impact of Concurrent Use of N95 and Surgical Masks on Peripheral Oxygen Saturation and Heart Rate Frequency—A Prospective Study during the COVID-19 Outbreak

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The COVID-19 outbreak has necessitated the prolonged use of N95 facemasks in addition to traditional surgical facemasks by healthcare workers. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of wearing N95 facemasks in addition to surgical facemasks...

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Main Authors: Anna Alessandri-Bonetti, Linda Sangalli, Patrizia Gallenzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
N95
COVID-19 pandemic
oxygen saturation
heart rate
surgical facemask
dental providers
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/2/276

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