Peripheral Oxygen Saturation in Older Persons Wearing Nonmedical Face Masks in Community Settings

This study describes changes in portable oximeter–measured peripheral oxygen saturation (Spo2 or O2sat) in older adults before, during, and after wearing a 3-layer plane-shaped disposable nonmedical face mask widely used to protect against COVID-19.

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2020-12, Vol.324 (22), p.2323-2324
Main Authors: Chan, Noel C, Li, Karen, Hirsh, Jack
Format: Article
Language:English
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COVID-19
Cross-Over Studies
Female
Humans
Letter
Letters
Male
Masks - adverse effects
Older people
Online First
Oxygen
Oxygen - blood
Oxygen content
Oxygen saturation
Protective equipment
Research Letter
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Summary:This study describes changes in portable oximeter–measured peripheral oxygen saturation (Spo2 or O2sat) in older adults before, during, and after wearing a 3-layer plane-shaped disposable nonmedical face mask widely used to protect against COVID-19.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.2020.21905