Performance testing of two brands of surgical helmets indicated that their efficiency at in vivo filtration of sub–micrometer-sized particles is inadequate for their use as respirators. These helmets are not marketed for respiratory protection and should not be used alone for protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome when performing aerosol-generating procedures.
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【저자키워드】 infection control, Safety, Aerosols, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, disease transmission, occupational, respiratory protective devices, patient-to-professional, 【초록키워드】 surgical, Particle, in vivo, performance, Efficiency, aerosol-generating procedures, acute respiratory syndrome, filtration, indicated,
【저자키워드】 infection control, Safety, Aerosols, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, disease transmission, occupational, respiratory protective devices, patient-to-professional, 【초록키워드】 surgical, Particle, in vivo, performance, Efficiency, aerosol-generating procedures, acute respiratory syndrome, filtration, indicated,