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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2021; 31(S 01): S198-S203
DOI: 10.4103/ijri.IJRI_350_20
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N95 respirator or triple layer surgical mask: Radiologist perspective

Binit Sureka
Associate Professor, Deputy Medical Superintendent, Departments of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Basni, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Sanjeev Misra
Director and CEO, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Basni, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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N95 respirators and surgical masks (face masks) are examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are used to protect the wearer from airborne particles and from liquid contaminating the face. The respirators are designed to reduce inhalation exposure to particulate contaminants (dust, mist, and fume). The authorities which regulate the quality control for the respirators are Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).



Publication History

Received: 09 May 2020

Accepted: 05 July 2020

Article published online:
13 July 2021

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