ASTM F2101-19(2019), Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) of Medical Face Mask Materials, Using a Biological Aerosol of Staphylococcus aureus, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2019.
ASTM F2299 / F2299M-03(2017), Standard Test Method for Determining the Initial Efficiency of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks to Penetration by Particulates Using Latex Spheres, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2017
ASTM F1862 / F1862M-17, Standard Test Method for Resistance of Medical Face Masks to Penetration by Synthetic Blood (Horizontal Projection of Fixed Volume at a Known Velocity), ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2017
Consumer product safety commission. Laboratory manual: 16 CFR Part 1610 Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles. United states consumer product safety commission; 2008. Available from https://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/115435/testapparel.pdf [Accessed 2020 Apr 29]
van Doremalen N, Bushmaker T, Morris DH, Holbrook MG, Gamble A, Williamson BN et al. Aerosol and Surface Stability of SARS-CoV-2 as Compared with SARS-CoV-1. N Engl J Med 2020; 382(16):1564-1567.
Heneghan C, Brassey J, Jefferson T. COVID-19: What proportion are asymptomatic? The Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine develops, promotes and disseminates better evidence for healthcare (CEBM); 2020. Available from https://www.cebm.net/covid-19/covid-19-what-proportion-are-asymptomatic/ [Accessed 2020 Apr 30]
Lu X, Zhang L, Du H, Zhang J, Li YY, Qu J et al. SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children. N Engl J Med 2020; 382(17):1663-1665.
Zhu N, Zhang D, Wang W, Li X, Yang B, Song J et al. A Novel Coronavirus from Patients with Pneumonia in China, 2019. N Engl J Med 2020; 382(8):727-733.
Lindsley WG, Pearce TA, Hudnall JB, Davis KA, Davis SM, Fisher MA et al. Quantity and size distribution of cough-generated aerosol particles produced by influenza patients during and after illness. J Occup Environ Hyg 2012: 9(7):443-449.
Bergman MS, Zhuang Z, Hanson D, Heimbuch BK, McDonald MJ, Palmiero AJ et al. Development of an advanced respirator fit-test headform. J Occup Environ Hyg 2014: 11(2):117-125.
This site uses cookies to personalise your experience and analyse site traffic. By Clicking ACCEPT or continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.