Masks and Face Covers: Challenges for Health Care Workers

Rachel A. Joseph; Mary Highton

Masks and Face Covers: Challenges for Health Care Workers

Rachel A. Joseph, Mary Highton

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Abstract

The emergence of COVID-19 swept through the nations, and measures to prevent transmission of infection became the focus for all health care organizations internationally. With the increase in number of cases, the unanticipated consumption of personal protective equipment exceeded the capacity. With the scarcity of masks, the type, use, and reuse became a topic of debate. This article explores the origin, types, and the challenges nurses face regarding the use of masks., Copyright (C) 2020 American Pediatric Surgical Nursing Association

Original language	Undefined/Unknown
Journal	Faculty Publications and Presentations
State	Published - Jan 1 2020
Externally published	Yes

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