Striving to be the fittest: quantitative P2/N95 respirator fit test results among hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Melanie Meilun ZhangLiam HackettJesse SmithZoe PritchardMatthew CaseyCaitlin Sr LowPaul G BuntinePublished in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2023)
98% of staff achieved a successful fitting of at least one respirator, with three-panel flat fold models (Industree Trident, 3M Aura 9320A+, and 3M Aura 1870+) performing the most consistently. An individual's ability to achieve a successful fit was associated with; male sex, younger age, clean-shaven status, and fit tester experience.
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