Effect of Noise on Auditory Processing in the Operating Room

Effect of Face Mask on Speech Communication during COVID-19

“…18 It has been proposed that to achieve 90% accuracy in speech interpretation, the signal should be given at a level 10 to 15 dB above the noise source. 19 The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the use of surgical masks in lower-risk situations whereas respirators in high-risk contexts. 1 Many people with hearing loss rely on visual clues from the mouth to understand speech; masks may impair speech communication efficiency.…”