USE OF FACE MASKS: INDICATIONS FOR USE AND HANDLING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.72867

Keywords:

Covid-19, Masks, Respiratory Protective Devices, Respiratory Tract Infections, Nursing.

Abstract

Objective: To discuss the correct use, indications for use, effectiveness and handling of the different types of mask, as well as suggest, based on scientific evidence and recommendations from health agencies, effective ways to increase the useful life of this product.
Method: Narrative literature review using articles from the PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases, and recommendations from health agencies conducted in April 2020.
Results: Protective respiratory devices (particulate respirators) can be reused if it is clean, dry and their layers and shape are intact. To increase the durability of surgical masks, the use of paper towels to absorb moisture is suggested. Cloth masks are recommended, as long as they are washed properly for reuse.
Conclusion: Despite the scarce number of studies on the reuse of masks, given the expansion of COVID-19 and the worldwide shortage of this equipment, health professionals and the population must be constantly updated on the recommendations for use of these protective devices.

Author Biographies

Antonio Rosa de Sousa Neto, Universidade Federal do Piauí

Graduando em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Piauí

Daniela Reis Joaquim de Freitas, Universidade Federal do Piauí

Possui graduação em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2000), mestrado em Biologia Celular e Molecular (2002), doutorado em Ciências (2006) pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul e Pós-doutorado na área de Ciências Médicas (2007) na Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre. Tem experiência nas áreas de Biologia Celular e Molecular, Imunologia, Parasitologia, Microbiologia e Farmacologia Experimental. Atualmente é professora Adjunta III e líder do Grupo de Estudos em Microbiologia e Parasitologia (NUEMP) no Departamento de Parasitologia e Microbiologia, e membro do Núcleo de Pesquisa em Prevenção e Controle de Infecções em Serviços de Saúde (NUPCISS) na Universidade Federal do Piauí. Também é docente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem - PPGEnf-UFPI.

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Published

2020-07-10

How to Cite

Sousa Neto, A. R. de, & Freitas, D. R. J. de. (2020). USE OF FACE MASKS: INDICATIONS FOR USE AND HANDLING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Cogitare Enfermagem, 25. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.72867

Issue

Vol. 25 (2020)

Section

Especial Covid-19

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