treatments.
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“Given the significance
of this
outbreak and importance
of respiratory
protection
for first responders
and medical professionals,
we’re
investigating
simple, low-cost
means to sanitize
potentially contaminated
N95
respirators,”
added General Biological Scientist
Dr. Lloyd Hough, and lead for
S&T’s Hazard Awareness & Characterization
Technology Center.
“We hope front line personnel
who need to use them can take
advantage of this approach to extend
the life of their limited supply
of this critical piece of PPE.”
Full instructions, a video, and
fact sheet about the process are
Manufacturer information should be consulted to determine if
a specific multicooker, multicooker accessory, or FFR model is
suitable for treatment with moist heat.
available on the S&T website.
The list of tested equipment is
not to be suggested as an official
endorsement of any particular
brands or models but represent
examples of the capabilities
needed to achieve the desired
results.
If using another brand, it is important
to verify that it can operate
at 149°F, as different times or
temperatures may not kill the vi
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