00:00 So let's wrap up this series in a nutshell. 00:04 Surgical masks and respirators are both considered personal protective equipment for healthcare personnel. 00:11 Both are considered single-use items, but respirators can be used in times of critical shortage if not visibly compromised or they don't present increased difficulty for the user to breathe. 00:23 Surgical masks are not reliable for smaller airborne particles and do not provide protection at the level of respirators. 00:34 So I want you to be very clear on that. 00:36 Surgical masks do not provide the protection at the same level as respirators. 00:42 Respirators filter out at least 95% of airborne particles but are more expensive and require fit testing to be effective. 00:52 And in times of a world pandemic can experience extreme shortages of availability. 00:59 Thank you for watching our video today.
The lecture Surgical Masks vs. N95 Respirators: In a Nutshell by Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN is from the course COVID-19 Safety for Health Care Professionals (HCP).
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