Covid-19: skin damage with prolonged wear of FFP3 masks
Anna Payne
Abstract
Sayburn refers to Public Health England guidance recommending the use of FFP3 masks when performing aerosol generating procedures and in high risk units where such procedures are performed. 1Thus healthcare workers should wear FFP3 masks in intensive care units housing patients with covid-19, which means several hours of continuous wear.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineFace masksMedical emergencyHealth careVirologyPathologyEconomic growthDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakEconomicsInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsBurn Injury Management and Outcomes