N95 respirators for health care workers: the importance of fit, comfort, and usability

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作者
Peters, Micah D. J. [1 ,2 ,3 ]
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[1] Univ South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
[2] Rosemary Bryant AO Res Ctr, Adelaide, SA, Australia
[3] Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federat Fed Off, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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Prevention and control; Protective devices; Public health; Public policy; Respiratory tract infections;
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10.5694/mja2.51618
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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