Protective Face Masks: Effect on the Oxygenation and Heart Rate Status of Oral Surgeons during Surgery.
Antonio ScaranoFrancesco InchingoloBiagio RaponeFelice FestaSergio Rexhep TariFelice LorussoPublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)
In conclusion, wearing an FFP2 covered by a surgical mask induces a reduction in circulating O2 concentrations without clinical relevance, while an increase of heart frequency and a sensation of shortness of breath, light-headedness/headaches were recorded.