Thread by @larmbrust, Why Hospitals & CDC are still rationing N95s: "It's a highly engineered [...]

Lloyd Armbrust

larmbrust

Why Hospitals & CDC are still rationing N95s: "It's a highly engineered device and not everybody needs that"

Most people don't realize that even professionals require a 15-min 'fit test' with a $2000 machine to properly wear an #N95

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/n95-mask-restrictions-cdc/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=111590554
by @ThisAlexTin

CDC director defends N95 mask restrictions despite greater supply

Is there a shortage of medical-grade N95 respirator masks? It depends on who you ask.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/n95-mask-restrictions-cdc/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=111590554

2/ Also, US hospitals don't want to buy #KN95 designed masks, or others that may have low standards, even if they have NIOSH approval.

3/ To beat the virus everyone needs to have access to #BetterMasks that meet both fit and filtration protection standards.

This is not a one-size-fits all problem, and has to be addressed on the individual level.

4/ I really like this from @AbraarKaran in a recent @washingtonpost OpEd where the Gov could give "vouchers that people can redeem online [...] People could select the [masks] they most prefer [with] the best size [and] fit"

https://wapo.st/3dtBrJ9

5/ Whatever the solution we need to start with being honest with Americans. Tell them the truth about fit and filtration and let each person decide for themselves.

The best solution isn't the most perfect solution, but the one people actually use.

https://twitter.com/AbraarKaran/status/1361315989523034115?s=20

https://twitter.com/AbraarKaran/status/1361315989523034115?s=20

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