title: A breath of fresh air.
abstract: Air-line respirators can provide a wearer with a much higher level of protection than air-purifying devices. However, since they are also more complicated, their use requires a higher level of technical sophistication.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Rekus
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D012134:Respiratory Protective Devices / Q000592:standards