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Performance and impact of disposable and reusable respirators for healthcare workers during pandemic respiratory disease: a rapid evidence review.

Christopher David BurtonBriana ColesAnil AdiseshSimon SmithElaine C ToomeyXin Hui S ChanLawrence RossTrisha Greenhalgh
Published in: Occupational and environmental medicine (2021)
A wide range of respirator types and models is available for use in patient care during respiratory pandemics. Careful consideration of performance and impact of respirators is needed to maximise protection of healthcare workers and minimise disruption to care.
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