Respiratory Protective Equipment Reconsiderations in the Age of SARS-CoV-2
Abstract The use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) has been recognized as an effective measure to mitigate droplet and airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Although there are various types of RPE available, different RPEs serve different purposes and offer various levels of protection agains...
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| description | Abstract The use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) has been recognized as an effective measure to mitigate droplet and airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Although there are various types of RPE available, different RPEs serve different purposes and offer various levels of protection against aerosols. Additionally, recent evidence highlights the role of good fit in ensuring the effectiveness of RPEs. Some modified procedures can enhance the effectiveness of surgical masks by improving fit. In the age of SARS-CoV-2, there is an urgent need for knowledge about RPEs. The correct selection and use of RPEs are of pivotal importance for breaking the transmission chain of SARS-CoV-2. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-030871d5b29b4347b495f1dfe18f83622025-02-09T12:18:41ZengSpringerAerosol and Air Quality Research1680-85842071-14092022-01-012221610.4209/aaqr.210277Respiratory Protective Equipment Reconsiderations in the Age of SARS-CoV-2Wei-Ren Ke0Chih-Chieh Chen1Sheng-Hsiu Huang2School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan UniversityInstitute of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, College of Public Health, National Taiwan UniversityInstitute of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, College of Public Health, National Taiwan UniversityAbstract The use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) has been recognized as an effective measure to mitigate droplet and airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Although there are various types of RPE available, different RPEs serve different purposes and offer various levels of protection against aerosols. Additionally, recent evidence highlights the role of good fit in ensuring the effectiveness of RPEs. Some modified procedures can enhance the effectiveness of surgical masks by improving fit. In the age of SARS-CoV-2, there is an urgent need for knowledge about RPEs. The correct selection and use of RPEs are of pivotal importance for breaking the transmission chain of SARS-CoV-2.https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.210277SARS-CoV-2Respiratory protective equipmentSurgical maskFiltering facepiece respiratorPowered air-purifying respirator |
| spellingShingle | Wei-Ren Ke Chih-Chieh Chen Sheng-Hsiu Huang Respiratory Protective Equipment Reconsiderations in the Age of SARS-CoV-2 Aerosol and Air Quality Research SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory protective equipment Surgical mask Filtering facepiece respirator Powered air-purifying respirator |
| title | Respiratory Protective Equipment Reconsiderations in the Age of SARS-CoV-2 |
| title_full | Respiratory Protective Equipment Reconsiderations in the Age of SARS-CoV-2 |
| title_fullStr | Respiratory Protective Equipment Reconsiderations in the Age of SARS-CoV-2 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Respiratory Protective Equipment Reconsiderations in the Age of SARS-CoV-2 |
| title_short | Respiratory Protective Equipment Reconsiderations in the Age of SARS-CoV-2 |
| title_sort | respiratory protective equipment reconsiderations in the age of sars cov 2 |
| topic | SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory protective equipment Surgical mask Filtering facepiece respirator Powered air-purifying respirator |
| url | https://doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.210277 |
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