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May 5, 2009

On the topic of N95's

Some questions about fit testing for N95 masks have come up.

Fit Testing...is it worth the time?
http://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/2008/12_December_2008/cbnreport_12192008.html

and here is a joint NIOSH/OSHA/CDC study
http://www.cdc.gov/eid/content/13/5/700.htm

Don't Expect Too Much from N95
http://www.iom.edu/CMS/3740/32033.aspx
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/42502.php

OSHA comments on stockpile of masks
http://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/2008/05_May_2008/cbnreport_05302008.html
...and http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/69826.php

Flu virus is airborne...suspended in air - need for more stringent precautions?
http://www.upmc-cbn.org/report_archive/2009/01_January_2009/cbnreport_01222009.html

Don't expect much from facemasks
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/42502.php

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