Background Little is known about health care workers'(HCW) perceptions of, or experiences
using, respiratory protective equipment (RPE). We sought to characterize their perceptions …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of face masks by the public has helped to slow the
spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the community …

Filtering facepiece respirators (FFR's) such as N95s have become widely used in
appropriate settings for personal respiratory protection and are increasingly used beyond …

Background US health care personnel (HCP) have reported that some respiratory protective
devices (RPD) commonly used in health care have suboptimal tolerability. Between 2012 …

Background New elastomeric half-mask respirator (EHMR) models without exhalation
valves (EVs) or with exhalation valve filters (EVFs) are facilitating expanded use in health …

This study compared exercise performance and comfort while wearing an N95 filtering
facepiece respirator (N95), cloth mask, or no intervention control for source control during a …

Background The CleanSpace Technology Halo respirator combines a clear face mask and a
powered air supply, without belts or hoses. Although providing higher protection than other …

Widespread issues in respirator availability and fit have been rendered acutely apparent by
the COVID-19 pandemic. This study sought to determine whether personalized 3D printed …

Background: Elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMR) reduce health care workers'
exposure to airborne hazards including bioaerosols but have primarily been used in the …

To be effective in protecting health care staff from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),
N95 and P2 respirators must fit correctly 1 because the infection can be transmitted by …