Reuse of Filtering Facepiece Respirators in the COVID-19 Era

The current COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an immense and unforeseen increase demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) healthcare workers worldwide. Amongst other products, respirator masks are crucial to protect the users against transmission of virus. Decontamination reuse existing stock could be a solution shortage new respirators. Based upon studies, it was found that (I) solid quality control method is essential test product reuse, (II) in-depth evaluation different parts filtering facepiece (FFR) should considered, (III) communication cycle take track amount as this limited ensure quality. goal paper two-fold. First, we identify impact decontamination on FFRs how performed. Two types analysed within paper, resulting recommendation combining quantitative mask fit testing with thorough sensory decontaminated qualify them reuse. Secondly, possibilities eventual user mapped through reasoning.