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Fogging of goggles in PPE during COVID-19 pandemic. A practical problem with multiple possible solutions
Affiliations- All India Institute of Medical Scieneces, New Delhi, India
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, dr RML Hospital, Khadag Singh Marg, New Delhi, India
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Abstract
Abstract
Keywords
COVID-19; PPE; goggles; fogging; prevention; anti-fog
About this articleTitle
Fogging of goggles in PPE during COVID-19 pandemic. A practical problem with multiple possible solutions
Journal
Advances in Respiratory Medicine
Issue
Article type
Letter to the Editor
Pages
636-637
Published online
2020-11-05
DOI
10.5603/ARM.a2020.0164
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Bibliographic record
Adv Respir Med 2020;88(6):636-637.
Keywords
COVID-19
PPE
goggles
fogging
prevention
anti-fog
Authors
Manu Madan
Nipun Malhotra
Nitesh Gupta
Somya Ish
Pranav Ish
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