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COVIDcast - Mask Fit and Filtration with Re-use and Sterilization

2020/6/19
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FOAMcast - An Emergency Medicine Podcast

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We interrupt our normal FOAMcast episodes to bring you updates from COVID-19. *Our understanding of COVID-19 is rapidly developing and this may be out of date in days/weeks. So, check back for updates/fact check what you hear*

We explore effects of sterilization and re-use on N95s and KN95s efficiency and fit

Sterilization of N95s and KN95s with Hydrogen Peroxide and Chlorine Dioxide (Cai et al))

Extended use/reuse of N95 and fit test failure (Degesys et al)) 

Show notes: FOAMcast.org)

Thanks for listening, Lauren Westafer and Jeremy Faust

*Recorded June 19, 2020