1.
J Hosp Infect
; 105(4): 640-642, 2020 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-733755
Subject(s)
Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control , Coronavirus Infections/transmission , Disease Transmission, Infectious/prevention & control , Masks/statistics & numerical data , Masks/standards , Materials Testing/statistics & numerical data , Materials Testing/standards , Pandemics/prevention & control , Pneumonia, Viral/prevention & control , Pneumonia, Viral/transmission , Betacoronavirus , COVID-19 , Humans , Risk Reduction Behavior , SARS-CoV-2
2.
Am J Infect Control
; 49(2): 274-275, 2021 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-645687
ABSTRACT
The use of surgical sterilization wrap for respirator masks during the COVID-19 crisis has become a popularized personal protective equipment alternative option due to claims supporting its ability to meet N95 standards. This study sought to assess these claims using standardized filter testing. The tested material failed to meet N95 standards and suggests its use may place medical personnel at increased risk of harm when managing COVID-19 patients.