Reusability of facemasks during an influenza pandemic : facing the flu / Committee on the Development of Reusable Facemasks for Use During an Influenza Pandemic, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Institute of Medicine (U.S). Committee on the Development of Reusable Facemasks for Use During an Influenza Pandemic.

Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Health Sciences Policy.

National Academies Press (U.S.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Influenza--United States--Prevention.

Influenza.

Communicable diseases--United States--Prevention.

Communicable diseases.

Masks--United States.

Masks.

Breathing apparatus--United States.

Breathing apparatus.

Epidemics--United States--Prevention.

Epidemics.

Influenza, Human--prevention & control.

Respiratory Protective Devices.

Disease Outbreaks--prevention & control.

United States.

Medical Subjects:

Influenza, Human--prevention & control.

Masks.

Respiratory Protective Devices.

Disease Outbreaks--prevention & control.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 92 pages) : illustrations, charts

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Any strategy to cope with an influenza pandemic must be based on the knowledge and tools that are available at the time an epidemic may occur. In the near term, when we lack an adequate supply of vaccine and antiviral medication, strategies that rely on social distancing and physical barriers will be relatively more prominent as means to prevent spread of disease. The use of respirators and facemasks is one key part of a larger strategy to establish barriers and increase distance between infected and uninfected individuals. Respirators and facemasks may have a role in both clinical care and community settings. Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic: Facing the Flu answers a specific question about the role of respirators and facemasks to reduce the spread of flu: Can respirators and facemasks that are designed to be disposable be reused safely and effectively? The committee-assisted by outstanding staff-worked intensively to review the pertinent literature; consult with manufacturers, researchers, and medical specialists; and apply their expert judgment. This report offers findings and recommendations based on the evidence, pointing to actions that are appropriate now and to lines of research that can better inform future decisions.

Contents:

Introduction and background

Characteristics of respirators and medical masks

Use and reuse of respiratory protective devices for influenza control

Findings and recommendations.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Reusability of facemasks during an influenza pandemic.

ISBN:

9786610542543

9780309180658

0309180651

9781280542541

1280542543

9780309660006

0309660009

OCLC:

923275465

Publisher Number:

9780309101820