Editor's note: This is a two-part series looking at issues relating to respiratory protection. Part 1 in the September issue examined viral size, transmission of disease, and implications for respiratory protection worn by healthcare workers. Part 2 explores PPE-related research questions, influenza transmission research, and barriers to PPE compliance by healthcare workers.

Personal Protective Equipment

personal protective equipment page offers written and video content on the proper use and—during the time of COVID-19 surges—reuse of PPE, including masks, respirators, gloves, gowns, face shields, goggles, and more. What are the proper donning and doffing methods? How long can PPE be extended? How are these items decontaminated? What comprises proper fit testing? Our experts will tell you.

NIOSH Working Toward Answers to Key Respiratory Protection Questions