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Annual N95 respirator fit-testing: an unnecessary burden on healthcare.
Martin, Thomas C S; Curtin, Genevieve; Martin, Natasha K; Torriani, Francesca J.
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  • Martin TCS; University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
  • Curtin G; Veterans' Affairs San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
  • Martin NK; University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
  • Torriani FJ; University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol ; 45(2): 250-252, 2024 Feb.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37646178
ABSTRACT
US regulations mandate annual N95 mask fit testing for healthcare workers, but the optimal testing interval is unknown. In our study using data from 12,565 healthcare workers, the probability of survival free from fit-test failure after 3 years was 99.4%, suggesting that less frequent fit testing every 3 years would be safe.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Respiratory Protective Devices / Occupational Exposure Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol Journal subject: DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS / ENFERMAGEM / EPIDEMIOLOGIA / HOSPITAIS Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country:
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Respiratory Protective Devices / Occupational Exposure Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol Journal subject: DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS / ENFERMAGEM / EPIDEMIOLOGIA / HOSPITAIS Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: