A numerical analysis of skin–PPE interaction to prevent facial tissue injury

Abstract The use of close-fitting PPE is essential to prevent exposure to dispersed airborne matter, including the COVID-19 virus. The current pandemic has increased pressure on healthcare systems around the world, leading to medical professionals using high-grade PPE for prolonged durations, result...

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Main Authors: Rikeen D. Jobanputra, Jack Hayes, Sravani Royyuru, Marc A. Masen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-95861-3