Out of all the different face masks you can choose from, N95 respirators are the most protective, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They’re designed to filter out at ...

Some respirators can be effectively decontaminated of the coronavirus and reused, which could help doctors when protective equipment supplies run low, UCLA researchers found. When using vaporized ...

No, that’s not a typo. Here’s a short guide to what they are. What is a respirator? Let’s start with the basics. All of these masks are respirators, rather than surgical masks. While surgical masks ...

If there are no contaminants at your worksite or the concentration levels are below the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), you, as the employer or Respiratory Protection Program Administrator, may ...

A respirator is a central piece of protective gear vital for keeping health care workers healthy — but wearing one incorrectly can put the wearer at risk. You want to stop the spread of coronavirus?

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The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has left many health care providers scrambling for basic personal protective equipment, or PPE. Surgical masks and respirators are two forms of PPE that health ...

Reusable respirator masks could be a lifeline for health care workers trying to protect themselves while treating coronavirus patients. They provide the same level of protection as disposable N95 ...

A respirator is a device you wear to protect you from inhaling dangerous substances. It’s also used to keep dust and particles from being inhaled when doing things like cleaning and painting. People ...

This consensus study will explore the logistical, economic, and policy challenges and opportunities regarding the use of half-mask elastomeric respirators by health care workers. This study will also ...

Christian Fracassi, founder and CEO of Isinnova, an Italian engineering startup, heard the call for help last Friday. The hospital in Chiari, in the Brescia area of northern Italy where the ...