Fluid-repellent surgical mask (FRSM) fit – one size does not fit all

摘要

Fluid-repellent surgical masks (FRSMs) are recommended by the UK government for healthcare workers as personal protective equipment (PPE) against SARS-COV-2. UK Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) national guidelines states that ‘masks must be well-fitting and fit for purpose, fully covering the mouth and nose’.