A study to determine the three-dimensional (3D) facial shape characteristics for a successful FFP3 mask fit

Abstract A reported 20% of dental staff will fail their fit test for a disposable FFP3 respirator. This needs to be factored into future pandemic workforce and PPE supply planning. At present there are no scientifically or universally accepted facial shape criteria to design and produce facial masks...

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Main Authors: Manpreet K. Gakhal, Anant Bakshi, Min Gu, Balvinder S. Khambay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-80001-4
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