Respiratory protection among healthcare workers during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in COVID-19 patients

We have read with great interest the article Hwang et al. [1]. Although this is a simulation study, it shows that the N95 respirator did not provide adequate protection against respiratory infections during chest compression. The current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic poses a significant challenge for medical personnel, especially in the field of emergency medicine [2]. Following its initial outbreak on December 31, 2019, in Wuhan, a central city in China, COVID-19 has spread around the globe affecting almost all countries.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research