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. 2014 Nov;22(5):31.

What mask to use?

Rachel Paton, Nicole Tolhurst, Marija Perisa, Kathy Dempsey, Jo Tallon
  • PMID: 29235820

What mask to use?

Rachel Paton et al. Aust Nurs Midwifery J. 2014 Nov.

Abstract

The type of face mask used in the clinical setting needs to be determined dependent on the reasons for wearing it, whether it be for droplet or airborne precautions.

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