Surgical Masks and Smoking
Smoking traditional or non-combustible cigarettes while wearing a surgical mask results in a two-fold rise in exhaled carbon monoxide and impaired blood vessel function compared to non-mask periods.
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Lower COVID-19 Rates Seen in US States with Higher Mask Adherence
A new state-by-state analysis shows a statistical association between high adherence to mask wearing and reduced rates of COVID-19 in the US, according to findings in the open-access journal Plos One.
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Researchers Rank Various Mask Protection, Modifications Against COVID-19
UNC School of Medicine scientists researched the protectiveness of various kinds of consumer-grade and modified masks.
Dräger Opens N95 Production Facility
Dräger has opened a new production facility in Montgomeryville, Pa that will manufacture and distribute N95 masks.
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Circadiance Combines KN95 with CPAP Mask
Circadiance has introduced the SleepWeaver Prevent, which uses an integrated KN95 Mask to filter exhaled air for CPAP/NIV patients with known or suspected respiratory infections.
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Managing Personal Protective Equipment in Health Care Settings
An article in CMAJ provides an overview on personal protective equipment in health care settings, including evidence on effectiveness of N95 masks, as well as the importance of including health care worker perspectives on usage of this equipment.
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FDA Revises List of N95 Masks Authorized for Decontamination
The FDA has decided that certain N95 respirators should not be decontaminated for reuse by healthcare personnel.
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Lumin CPAP Cleaner Effective at Decontaminating N95 Masks
Independent lab testing has verified the Lumin CPAP accessory cleaner can effectively decontaminate N95 respirators contaminated with human coronavirus 229E, according to manufacturer 3B Medical.
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Partnership to Distribute a Self-adhesive N95 Mask
A partnership between Avery Dennison and Global Safety First LLC will produce and distribute the ReadiMask Self-Adhesive NIOSH-certified N95 mask to support PPE supplies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Replaceable, More Efficient Filter for N95 Masks
Researchers have developed a membrane that can be attached to a regular N95 mask and replaced when needed.
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Sterrad Sterilization Devices Granted EUA to Decontaminate N95 Masks
The FDA authorized the Sterrad 100S Cycle, Sterrad NX Standard Cycle, and Sterrad 100NX Express Cycle from Advanced Sterilization Products.
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FDA Okays Steris H2O2 Decontamination for N95 Masks
The FDA has issued an EUA to decontaminate N95 respirators for reuse to Steris Corp for the Steris V-Pro 1 Plus devices.
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President Trump Orders 3M to Stop Exporting N95 Masks
President Trump has ordered FEMA to stop 3M from exporting N95 respirators, invoking his authority under the Defense Production Act.
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Duke Researchers Publish ‘How to’ on Decontaminating N95 Masks for Reuse
According to Duke researchers, they tested and validated the use of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor to successfully decontaminate N95 respirators for up to 30 reuses, including human fit testing to ensure proper fitting.
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Small Businesses Produce Handmade Surgical Masks, 3D-printed Face Shields
Several American small businesses have shifted gears to make homemade surgical masks, face shields, and other supplies to aid healthcare workers in need of PPE.
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