Infection Control
Studies from Chinese University of Hong Kong in the Area of Infection Control Published
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, December 18th, 2011
"An oxygen mask incorporating a high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filter may reduce the chance of inhaling airborne particles. In a randomized controlled crossover volunteer study, the median ratio of ambient:intramask 0.02 to 1-mu particles was significantly higher for the HEPA oxygen mask than for a Hudson-type mask (P < .001), and was >= 100 in 59%-64% of subjects," wrote J.K.M. Wai and colleagues, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The researchers concluded: "The use of HEPA...
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