Back in February 2024, I shared some #MaskHacking tips I'd figured out for personal use.

https://mstdn.ca/@likelyjanlukas/112006112174878006

Now it's time to update with some handy info for #healthcare situations such as, #hospitals, specifically #imaging and #dx! 😀

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#MaskUp
#MaskHack
#Respirator
#AirQuality
#AirFiltration
#CovidIsNotOver
#ActuallyDisabled
#PPE

I have probably mentioned before how much I love my 3M 6500 QL series half-face respirator.

Let me share a couple of important hacks with you.

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#MaskUp
#MaskHack
#Respirator
#AirQuality
#AirFiltration
#CovidIsNotOver
#ActuallyDisabled
#PPE

"Our results indicate that fit hacks have the potential to significantly increase the fit of face masks, with an improvement of almost 800% having been recorded. […]We identified two key contributory factors: the type of mask and the facial features of the wearer. The most effective hacks tested in this study were the application of tape to seal the edges of the mask and placing pantyhose over the mask. "

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.10.28.20221895v1.full

#MaskUp #MaskHack #CovidIsNotOver