Rationale and process for N95 respirator sanitation and re-use in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gregory J GolladayKevin A LeslieWilhelm A ZuelzerAnthony D CassanoJoshua J PlaunyFrank E DanielsGonzalo BearmanStephen L Kates

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2021)

This novel method of N95 respirator sanitation can safely enable re-use of the N95 respirator essential for healthcare workers caring for patients with COVID-19. Our high-throughput process can extend local supplies of this critical PPE until the national supply is replenished.

Keyphrases

high throughput
drinking water
quality improvement
clinical trial
single cell