Decontamination of disposable respirators for reuse in a pandemic employing in-situ-generated peracetic acid
Volume: 50, Issue: 4, Pages: 420 - 426
Published: Apr 1, 2022
Abstract
BackgroundDuring shortages of filtering face pieces (FFP) in a pandemic, it is necessary to implement a method for safe reuse or extended use. Our aim was to develop a simple, inexpensive and ecological method for decontamination of disposable FFPs that preserves filtration efficiency and material integrity.Material and methodsContamination of FFPs (3M Aura 9320+) with SARS-CoV-2 (1.15 × 104 PFUs), Enterococcus faecium (>106 CFUs), and...
Paper Details
Title
Decontamination of disposable respirators for reuse in a pandemic employing in-situ-generated peracetic acid
Published Date
Apr 1, 2022
Volume
50
Issue
4
Pages
420 - 426
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