When dealing with infectious airborne pathogens, many experts are claiming face shields provide better barrier protection over face masks. But with so many choices available, how does one know which shield  to select?

Face shields come in a variety of styles, but all provide an optically clear plastic barrier that covers the facial region.

For optimal protection, the shield should extend below the chin to the ears laterally, and there should be no exposed gap between the forehead and the shield’s headpiece. The major structural components of a face shield include:

• Visor
• Frame
• Suspension

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