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Powered Air Purifying Respirators for Infection Prevention in Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Communicable Disease: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost - Effectiveness and Guidelines

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RB0889-000

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  1. What is the clinical effectiveness of powered air purifying respirators used by healthcare workers when providing care for patients with suspected or confirmed communicable disease?

  2. What is the cost-effectiveness of powered air purifying respirators used by healthcare workers when providing care for patients with suspected or confirmed communicable disease?

  3. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of powered air purifying respirators used by healthcare workers when providing care for patients with suspected or confirmed communicable disease?


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One economic evaluation and one evidence-based guideline were identified regarding powered air purifying respirators used by healthcare workers when providing care for patients with suspected or confirmed communicable disease.


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