Recommended for PATIENTS who are coughing and/or if YOU are in close proximity to fluids
DON’T touch/adjust it! Stop pulling it down to your neck between patients! Stop putting on countertops! DON’T stick it in your white coat! (STOP WEARING WHITE COATS!)
Respirators: N95 means >95% of particles/pathogens down to 0.3 microns are filters
N = not oil resistant
R = mildly oil resistant
P = oil resistant (for organic chemical poisoning protection)
There are also N99 and N100 and P99 and P100 masks
Fit is important!
Air valve can help with heat/moisture
PAPRs and CAPRs: Powered Air Purifying Respirators, Controlled Air Purifying Respirators