P2/N95 and beards

[Matthew Mason]

Hi All,

Found this article in the Journal of Hospital Infection which suggest a method for achieving facial fit for FFP3 /N95 respirators for those staff members with beards. https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(20)30459-X/fulltext

This has been discussed here a few times so it is good to see some research being done. Quite a small study so probably needs some corroboration as the authors suggest. I would be a little concerned about the ability of staff to consistently replicate the under mask beard cover technique and how comfortable it would be for an extended period of time.

Cheers Matt

Matt Mason RN, CICP-E, FCRANAplus, BN, M Rural Health, M Advanced Practice (Inf Cont)

Lecturer, Program Co-ordinator for Nursing Programs
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine
USC
Ph +61 7 5456 5191
mmason1@usc.edu.au

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