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Reusable respirators as personal protective equipment during ENT surgery

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Abstract

Background
Robust personal protective equipment is essential in preventing the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 to head and neck surgeons who are routinely involved in aerosol generating procedures.

Objective
This paper describes the collective experience, across 3 institutes, of using a reusable half-face respirator in 72 head and neck surgery cases.

Method
Cost analysis was performed to demonstrate the financial implications of using a reusable respirator compared to single-use filtering facepiece code 3 masks.

Conclusion
The reusable respirator is a cost-effective alternative to disposable filtering facepiece code 3 respirators. Supplying reusable respirators to individual staff members may increase the likelihood of them having appropriate personal protective equipment during their clinical duties.

Acceptance Date Jun 25, 2020
Publication Date Aug 1, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
Print ISSN 0022-2151
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 732 - 734
DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215120001346
Keywords COVID-19, Personal Protective Equipment, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Communication
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215120001346

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