N95 filtering facepiece respirators do not reliably afford respiratory protection during chest compression: A simulation study

N95 filtering facepiece respirators (N95 respirators) may not provide adequate protection against respiratory infections during chest compression due to inappropriate fitting.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - March 26, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Sung Yeon Hwang, Hee Yoon, Aerin Yoon, Taerim Kim, Guntak Lee, Kwang Yul Jung, Joo Hyun Park, Tae Gun Shin, Won Chul Cha, Min Seob Sim, Seonwoo Kim Source Type: research