Fit Characteristics of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators and the Accuracy of the User Seal Check among Koreans

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 Jan;39(1):104-107. doi: 10.1017/ice.2017.271.

Abstract

Adequate facepiece fit of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) is crucial for optimal protection against airborne pathogens. The quantitative fit test (QNFT) pass rates of the 4 N95 FFR models commonly used in Korea were below 50%. Male sex was identified as a single independent predictive factor for QNFT pass. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018;39:104-107.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollutants, Occupational
  • Equipment Design*
  • Equipment Failure / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Hospitals, Military
  • Humans
  • Logistic Models
  • Male
  • Occupational Exposure / prevention & control
  • Republic of Korea
  • Respiratory Protective Devices / standards*
  • Sex Distribution

Substances

  • Air Pollutants, Occupational