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IDSA guidelines cover N95 use and reuse

Publish date:: April 30, 2020

Key clinical point: Guidelines recommend universal use of masks or respirators in COVID-19 settings.

Major finding: Eight recommendations address the use of personal protective equipment.

Study details: Compilation of evidence-based recommendations by expert panel.

Disclosures: Dr. Lynch has no financial relationships to disclose. Dr. McGeer disclosed relationships with various pharmaceutical companies.

Citation:

Lynch JB et al. IDSA. April 27, 2020.

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