Surgical Helmets and SARS Infection

Surgical Helmets and SARS Infection

James L. Derrick, Charles D. Gomersall

Performance testing of two brands of surgical helmets indicated that their efficiency at in vivo filtration of sub–micrometer-sized particles is inadequate for their use as respirators. These helmets are not marketed for respiratory protection and should not be used alone for protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome when performing aerosol-generating procedures.

2004

Respiratory protective devices, severe acute respiratory syndrome, safety, Occupational, disease transmission, Patient-to-professional

DOI: 10.3201/eid1002.030764

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Infectious and parasitic diseases, Medicine

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