Efficacy of Various Facial Protective Equipment for Infection Control in a Healthcare Setting

Introduction: The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has reinforced the importance of facial protection against droplet transmission of diseases. Healthcare workers wear personal protection equipment (PPE), including face shields and masks. Plastic face shields may have advantages over regular med...

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Main Authors: Jessica Dinsmore, Susan Brands, Steven Perry, Michael Lopez, Yutong Dong, Daniel Palasz, Jennifer Tucker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2021-09-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8gb0w7bf