Masks and Face Covers: Challenges for Health Care Workers
Publication Date
2020
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Nursing
Abstract
The emergence of COVID-19 swept through the nations, and measures to prevent transmission of infection became the focus for all health care organizations internationally. With the increase in number of cases, the unanticipated consumption of personal protective equipment exceeded the capacity. With the scarcity of masks, the type, use, and reuse became a topic of debate. This article explores the origin, types, and the challenges nurses face regarding the use of masks., Copyright (C) 2020 American Pediatric Surgical Nursing Association
Recommended Citation
Joseph, R. A. & Highton, M. (2020). Masks and Face Covers: Challenges for Health Care Workers. Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing, 9(3), 97-106. DOI: 10.1097/JPS.0000000000000262