TY - GEN
AU - McGhee, J. T.
AU - Buckley, J. C.
AU - Gannon, M.R.
AU - Waterston, S.
PY - 2020
DA - September
TI - COVID-19: Surgical masks and respirators in the operating theatre
EP - e438
VL - 107
IS - 10
DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.11888
AB - 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.
PB - Wiley
UR - https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/3b08815b-c77c-4cf1-8c8b-94328c1bd3f9
KW - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
KW - Hospital care
ER