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- For these reasons, it is important to perform a fit test to know the proper size and model to use and to be sure that users can recognize a good fit.
- A fit test should be performed by a trained staff member.
- The health care facility should have several types and sizes of respirators to assure respiratory protection for health care workers at risk.
- A study showed that using respirators without performing a fitting test offered only 67% protection, much less than the expected level. Using the fitting test, the level of protection increases to 96%, which is considered adequate protection. Without using the fit test health care workers may be exposed to a higher risk of infection. (Ref.)
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