Posts tagged N95 masks

FDA Guidance for Face Shields and Respirators During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The medical landscape is constantly changing, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. With so much happening, there is a lot of confusion, particularly surrounding shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Face Masks. The FDA is consistently updating its Guidance and policy for various Face Masks, Face Shields and Respirators as new information becomes available. In this article, we will cover Face Shields and Respirators.

Understanding the Risk of Using Reprocessed N95 Masks During Covid-19 Pandemic

Shortages of N95 masks are forcing desperate measures. Decontamination of masks for multiple uses is a viable, low-risk-option under these extreme circumstances.