Posted on Aug 11, 2021
These 12 Graphs Show Mask Mandates Do Nothing To Stop COVID
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These 12 Graphs Show Mask Mandates Do Nothing To Stop COVID
Posted from thefederalist.com
Coronavirus COVID19
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For what it is worth, my doctor told me the best thing I could do is wash my hand frequently.
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SSG Robert Webster
SSG (Join to see) Reminds me of the stickers on the latrine mirrors. Plus the stickers in business restrooms that say employees must wash their hands before returning to work.
Also reminds me of the wall stickers that said please turn off the lights.
Also reminds me of the wall stickers that said please turn off the lights.
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The underlying problem with masks is the failure to wear them properly. Wearing it on the chin does not work as it leaves the nose exposed. Proper wearing of the mask is needed for it to function.
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LTC David Brown
Along with proper mask and proper fitting, N95 or better. There are no studies that actually How effective masks are for children
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LTC David Brown Properly worn it will be just as effective on a child as an adult. Probably better on the child as they don't seem to be as stupid as adults.
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While the author is a fellow RP member, the article does have a few shortcomings. While it does include graphs and I am not a doctor, rebuttal evidence for masks use does exist in which I will comment below...
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SSG Robert Webster
Does Wearing a Mask Prevent the Flu?
Learn when masks can help and what other hygiene measures to take for prevention.
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SSG Robert Webster
Nonpharmaceutical Measures for Pandemic Influenza in Nonhealthcare Settings—Personal Protective...
Pandemic Influenza—Personal Protective Measures
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LTC David Brown
Having worn surgical masks at work for 30 years and looked at studies of mask effectiveness in the OR . If I remember correctly surgical masks effectiveness lasts about 2 hours. The original surgical masks were cloth. Go to the conclusion section. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24741720/
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SSG Robert Webster
LTC David Brown - Exactly.
"There was a lack of evidence identified in this report demonstrating any statistically significant effects of the use of SFMs on SSI frequency. Three RCTs and one PCS reported in two systematic reviews examine the clinical efficacy of SFMs to reduce SSIs. The authors of both included systematic reviews suggested the quality, limitations and findings of these studies were insufficient to guide any alteration of current clinical practice.1, 7 Studies exist, which do not describe clinical outcomes and therefore did not meet the criteria for this report, and have been cited in support of SFMs where filtration efficiency of SFMs and bacterial contamination of the surgical field is quantified using settle plates, however the clinical relevance of this indirect evidence is questionable.7
There was consensus of the guidelines identified and included in this report recommending SFM use by staff in the OR. These recommendations acknowledged a lack of clinical evidence and instead are based upon expert opinion. In the face of a lack of clinical evidence for SFMs prevention of SSIs, the use of SFMs is more recently advocated as a barrier for the protection of OR staff from patients. However, there was also no data identified that examined the use of SFMs for this purpose.7"
"There was a lack of evidence identified in this report demonstrating any statistically significant effects of the use of SFMs on SSI frequency. Three RCTs and one PCS reported in two systematic reviews examine the clinical efficacy of SFMs to reduce SSIs. The authors of both included systematic reviews suggested the quality, limitations and findings of these studies were insufficient to guide any alteration of current clinical practice.1, 7 Studies exist, which do not describe clinical outcomes and therefore did not meet the criteria for this report, and have been cited in support of SFMs where filtration efficiency of SFMs and bacterial contamination of the surgical field is quantified using settle plates, however the clinical relevance of this indirect evidence is questionable.7
There was consensus of the guidelines identified and included in this report recommending SFM use by staff in the OR. These recommendations acknowledged a lack of clinical evidence and instead are based upon expert opinion. In the face of a lack of clinical evidence for SFMs prevention of SSIs, the use of SFMs is more recently advocated as a barrier for the protection of OR staff from patients. However, there was also no data identified that examined the use of SFMs for this purpose.7"
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