2021
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-491901/v2
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Physiological Effects of Wearing N95 Respirator on Medical Staff During Prolong Work Hours in Covid-19 Departments

Abstract: BackgroundSince the emergence of coronavirus disease, health care professionals in high-risk environments are mandated to wear N95 respirators for prolonged periods. The effect of this prolonged use on cardio-respiratory variables and gas-exchange is poorly defined. The objective of the current study was to determine gas exchange abnormalities and physiological changes among healthcare workers during a 4-hour emergency department (ED) shift while wearing the N95 respirator.MethodsThis was a single-center prosp… Show more

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