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Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic

Facing the Flu

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on the Development of Reusable Facemasks for Use During an Influenza Pandemic

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Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic

Facing the Flu

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on the Development of Reusable Facemasks for Use During an Influenza Pandemic

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.

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0309101824

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Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic

Facing the Flu

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on the Development of Reusable Facemasks for Use During an Influenza Pandemic

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Facing the Flu

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on the Development of Reusable Facemasks for Use During an Influenza Pandemic

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Preventing Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and Other Viral Respiratory Diseases

Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Personnel: Update 2010

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Personnel to Prevent Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and Other Viral Respiratory Infections: Current Research Issues

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Preventing Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and Other Viral Respiratory Diseases

Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Personnel: Update 2010

In 2009, the H1N1 influenza pandemic brought to the forefront the many unknowns about the virulence, spread, and nature of the virus, as well as questions regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare personnel. In this book, the Institute of Medicine assesses the progress of PPE research and identifies future directions for PPE for healthcare personnel.

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0309214297

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Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic

Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers During an Influenza Pandemic

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Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic

Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers

By: Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers During an Influenza Pandemic

During an influenza pandemic, healthcare workers will be on the front lines delivering care to patients and preventing further spread of the disease. As the nation prepares for pandemic influenza, multiple avenues for protecting the health of the public are being carefully considered, ranging from rapid development of appropriate vaccines to quarantine plans should the need arise for their implementation. One vital aspect of pandemic influenza planning is the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)-the respirators, gowns, gloves, face shields, eye protection, and other equipment that will be used by healthcare workers and others in their day-to-day patient care responsibilities. However, efforts to appropriately protect healthcare workers from illness or from infecting their families and their patients are greatly hindered by the paucity of data on the transmission of influenza and the challenges associated with training and equipping healthcare workers with effective personal protective equipment. Due to this lack of knowledge on influenza transmission, it is not possible at the present time to definitively inform healthcare workers about what PPE is critical and what level of protection this equipment will provide in a pandemic. The outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003 have underscored the importance of protecting healthcare workers from infectious agents. The surge capacity that will be required to reduce mortality from a pandemic cannot be met if healthcare workers are themselves ill or are absent due to concerns about PPE efficacy. The IOM committee determined that there is an urgent need to address the lack of preparedness regarding effective PPE for use in an influenza pandemic. Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic : Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers identifies that require expeditious research and policy action: (1) Influenza transmission research should become an immediate and short-term research priority so that effective prevention and control strategies can be developed and refined. The current paucity of knowledge significantly hinders prevention efforts. (2) Employer and employee commitment to worker safety and appropriate use of PPE should be strengthened. Healthcare facilities should establish and promote a culture of safety. (3) An integrated effort is needed to understand the PPE requirements of the worker and to develop and utilize innovative materials and technologies to create the next generation of PPE capable of meeting these needs.

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Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic

Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic

Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic

Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic

Preventing Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and Other Viral Respiratory Diseases

Preventing Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and Other Viral Respiratory Diseases

Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic

Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic

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