Quote Originally Posted by Rjk View Post
There isn't much evidence that they alter post operative infection rates very much - they are more useful for protecting the wearer from things from the patient though. I've been in plenty of operating theatres and none of the surgeon's i've worked with would be prepared to do it without a mask, even on a cadaver.
of course he wears a mask but claims they are effective for about 15 minutes and then they start pulling at them with their fingers.
i really don't know either way tbh