Table E2.
Particle concentrations measured at 6 cm in front of the mask during the isolation phase of the study.⁎
| Mask | Median | Range | Interquartile Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| N95 mask | −0.13 | −52.73–161.29 | −15.06–20.22 |
| N95 O2 mask, 2 L/min | −0.83 | −58.74–131.36 | −11.86–14.05 |
| N95 O2 mask, 10 L/min | 3.69 | −93.22–91.19 | −9.91–18.69 |
| NRM mask, 2 L/min | 472.64 | 11.67–7944.91 | 82.97–1020.59 |
| NRM mask, 10 L/min | 80.81 | −22.91–3509.63 | 24.87–555.24 |
The isolation function of each mask was quantified by measuring the external particle concentrations while infusing particles into the mask and expressing each discrete measurement as a percentage of change from the average background concentrations.