Covid-19: What Are The Most Effective Masks?
When the professional acts in procedures with risk of aerosol generation, in patients assumed or confirmed of infection by Covid 19, he must use the mask for the respiratory protection (particulate respirator) with least competence in the filtration more than 90% of particles equal to 0.3μ (type of PFF2 and PFF3, N95, N99, and N100,). Some examples of procedures with risk of aerosol generation are: non-invasive ventilation, tracheal or intubation aspiration, manual ventilation earlier of intubation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, collections of nasotracheal secretions, bronchoscopies, etc. Note 1: Masks used for a longer period or for a number of times greater than the manufacturer's predicted may not meet the requirements for which they have been certified. Over time, modules like the strips as well as nasal bridge substantial might degrade, that can upset the quality of the seal and fit. Note 2 : The healthcare specialised must not make use of the surgical masks covered o...