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. 2020 Jun;82(6):1511-1512.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.03.085. Epub 2020 Apr 1.

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation: Possible method for respirator disinfection to facilitate reuse during the COVID-19 pandemic

Iltefat H Hamzavi  1 , Alexis B Lyons  2 , Indermeet Kohli  3 , Shanthi Narla  2 , Angela Parks-Miller  2 , Joel M Gelfand  4 , Henry W Lim  2 , David M Ozog  2
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Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation: Possible method for respirator disinfection to facilitate reuse during the COVID-19 pandemic

Iltefat H Hamzavi et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jun.
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Image of prototype being developed by Daavlin. The field of irradiation is approximately 15 inches × 45 inches, and depending on the manufacturer of the mask, this would allow for the treatment of ∼18 to 27 masks (2 minutes per side). (A) With ultraviolet light on and (B) ultraviolet light off.
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