Conducting quantitative mask fit tests: application details and affecting factors

• Main Authors: Xiaodan Xu (Author), Liangliang Zhao (Author), Yong Zhu (Author), Bing Du (Author), Baoli Zhu (Author), Hengdong Zhang (Author), Lei Han (Author), Xin Liu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionRespirators chosen based on their assigned protection factor (APF) enable wearers to effectively reduce particulate matter concentrations to safe levels when used correctly. As a crucial factor in achieving the intended APF, the fit test has become a necessary procedure in respiratory di...