The Importance of Proper Use of N95 Respirators by Health-Care Workers

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Azizi TH¹ ; Varasteh S² ; Esmaeili M³

Source: Creative Nursing Published:2020

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The novel coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic is spread by respiratory transmission through droplets and contact. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a gown, gloves, and a surgical mask or N95 respirator plus a face shield and/or goggles for health-care workers who are in direct contact with COVID-19 patients. A study in China by Wang found that health-care workers on the front line of disease treatment had inadequate training in the use of PPE, particularly for respiratory infectious diseases. Instruction in the proper use of N95 respirators, with an emphasis on performing user seal checks, as well as donning and doffing, is recommended for everyone caring for COVID-19 patients. © Copyright 2020 Creative Health Care Management.

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MLA	Azizi TH, Varasteh S, Esmaeili M. "The Importance of Proper Use of N95 Respirators by Health-Care Workers." Creative Nursing, vol. 26, no. 4, 2020, pp. e110-e113.
APA	Azizi TH, Varasteh S, Esmaeili M (2020). The Importance of Proper Use of N95 Respirators by Health-Care Workers. Creative Nursing, 26(4), e110-e113.
Chicago	Azizi TH, Varasteh S, Esmaeili M. "The Importance of Proper Use of N95 Respirators by Health-Care Workers." Creative Nursing 26, no. 4 (2020): e110-e113.
Harvard	Azizi TH, Varasteh S, Esmaeili M (2020) 'The Importance of Proper Use of N95 Respirators by Health-Care Workers', Creative Nursing, 26(4), pp. e110-e113.
Vancouver	Azizi TH, Varasteh S, Esmaeili M. The Importance of Proper Use of N95 Respirators by Health-Care Workers. Creative Nursing. 2020;26(4):e110-e113.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Azizi TH and Varasteh S and Esmaeili M}, title = {The Importance of Proper Use of N95 Respirators by Health-Care Workers}, journal = {Creative Nursing}, volume = {26}, number = {4}, pages = {e110-e113}, year = {2020} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Azizi TH AU - Varasteh S AU - Esmaeili M TI - The Importance of Proper Use of N95 Respirators by Health-Care Workers JO - Creative Nursing VL - 26 IS - 4 SP - e110 EP - e113 PY - 2020 ER -

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