| N95 respirator |
A respiratory protective device designed to achieve a close facial fit and efficient filtration of airborne particles, requires fit testing to be fully effective.
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Prevents inhalation of 95% of 0.3 µm particles. Reduces person-to-person transfer of respiratory droplets. Blocks blood and bodily fluids from reaching the wearer’s mouth and nose. Prevents inhalation of droplets and larger particles. Filtration of all air reaching the mouth and nose is required for particles ≥5 µm. Surgical N95 respirators are used in healthcare settings and are a subset of N95 filtering facepiece respirators.
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| Surgical mask |
A loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment.
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Reduces person-to-person transfer of respiratory droplets. Blocks blood and bodily fluids from reaching the wearer’s mouth and nose. Prevents inhalation of droplets and larger particles. Filtration of all air reaching the mouth and nose is required for particles ≥5 µm.
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| Face shield |
A face shield provides barrier protection to the facial area and related mucous membranes (eyes, nose, lips).19
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