Effectiveness of N95 Respirator Decontamination and Reuse against SARS-CoV-2 Virus.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 26(9)2020 09.
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| ID: mdl-32491983
ABSTRACT
The coronavirus pandemic has created worldwide shortages of N95 respirators. We analyzed 4 decontamination methods for effectiveness in deactivating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus and effect on respirator function. Our results indicate that N95 respirators can be decontaminated and reused, but the integrity of respirator fit and seal must be maintained.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neumonía Viral
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Ventiladores Mecánicos
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Descontaminación
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Equipo Reutilizado
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Infecciones por Coronavirus
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Pandemias
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Betacoronavirus
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Emerg Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2020
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Article