Comparative performance testing of respirator versus surgical mask using a water droplet spray model
<strong>Background</strong> During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, there was shortage of the standard respiratory protective equipment (RPE). The aim of this study was to develop a procedure to test the performance of alternative RPEs used in the care of COVID-19 patients. <br> <strong...
Main Authors: | Scheepers, PTJ, Wertheim, HFL, van Dael, M, Anzion, R, Holterman, HJ, Teerenstra, S, de Groot, M, Voss, A, Hopman, J |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI
2021
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