Assessment of the Qualitative Fit Test and Quantitative Single-Pass Filtration Efficiency of Disposable N95 Masks Following Gamma Irradiation
Avilash Cramer, Enze Tian, Mitchell Galanek, Edward Lamere, Ju Li, Rajiv Gupta, Mike Short
Abstract
This quality improvement study examines the fit and filtration efficiency of disposable N95 masks after sterilization by cobalt-60 gamma irradiation.
Topics & Concepts
Gamma irradiationSterilization (economics)IrradiationFiltration (mathematics)Materials scienceRadiochemistryNuclear medicineChemistryMedicinePhysicsMathematicsStatisticsBusinessNuclear physicsExchange rateFinanceForeign exchange marketMedical Device Sterilization and DisinfectionRadiation Effects and Dosimetry