A Reusable Mask for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Authors :: Phan TL
Ching CT
Source :: Archives of medical research [Arch Med Res] 2020 Jul; Vol. 51 (5), pp. 455-457. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Apr 10.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: The outbreak of Novel Coronavirus is causing an intensely feared globally. World Health Organization has even declared that it is a global health emergency. The simplest method to limit the spread of this new virus and for people to protect themselves as well as the others is to wear a mask in crowded places. The sudden increase demand on face mask has caused manufacturers the inability to not provide enough products in a short time and the situation properly will stay the same for a period of time. In this article, we aim to give an idea on how to save the number of face masks used but still provides the same protective values using a Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) mask and a common surgical facemask.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 IMSS. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)