@misc{McGhee_J-2020_6819,
title = {COVID-19: Surgical masks and respirators in the operating theatre},
author = {McGhee, J. and Buckley, J. and Gannon, M. and Waterston, S.},
month = {sep},
year = {2020},
abstract = {There has been much focus on all aspects of PPE to protect healthcare staff. However, due to exceptionally high demand some compromises are being made. The difference between masks and respirators should be highlighted. “Masks protect the patient and the surgical area from contamination. Masks prevent particles being transferred to the operative site. Respirators reduce potential exposure of the wearer to airborne hazardous contaminants. Respirators should be worn where protection against hazards such as laser plume, blood aerosol and diathermy smoke is required.},
pages = {e438-e438},
volume = {107},
issue = {10},
journal = {British Journal of Surgery},
publisher = {Wiley},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.11888},
}
