Physiologic effects and measurement of carbon dioxide and oxygen levels during qualitative respirator fit testing

Journal of Chemical Health and Safety

Volumn 13, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 22-28

  Laferty, Edward A ^a   McKay, Roy T ^a  

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EID: 33747786678     PISSN: 18715532     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jchas.2005.11.015     Document Type: Article

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