Use of powered air-purifying respirator(PAPR) as part of protective equipment against SARS-CoV-2-a narrative review and critical appraisal of evidence
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.11.009
Abstract: The last two decades have seen an increasing frequency of zoonotic origin viral diseases including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronaviruses, SARS-CoV-2. Respiratory component of the infectious disease program against SARS-CoV-2 incorporates use of protective airborne… read more here.
Keywords: narrative review; equipment; air purifying; evidence ... See more keywords
Surgical helmets can be converted into efficient disinfectable powered air-purifying respirators.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.12.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND Filtering facepiece respirators often fail to provide sufficient protection due to a poor fit. Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) are not designed for healthcare personnel, and are challenging to disinfect. Surgical helmets (SH) are available… read more here.
Keywords: air purifying; purifying respirators; efficient disinfectable; protection ... See more keywords
The impact of wearing powered air purifying respirators or N95 masks on the olfactory function in healthcare workers: A randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032669
Abstract: Background: With the Coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic, wearing a mask has become routine to prevent and control the virus’s spread, especially for healthcare workers. However, the impact of long-term mask wear on the human body… read more here.
Keywords: n95 masks; mask; air purifying; powered air ... See more keywords
Assessing the New Norm: A Simulation Study to Assess Pediatric Emergency Physician Success in Critical Procedures With an Air Purifying Respirator.
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002976
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Physicians caring for patients with COVID-19 are at high risk for contracting the disease, thus, significant emphasis has been placed on personal protective equipment (PPE). The study aims to assess the impact of advanced… read more here.
Keywords: success; pediatric emergency; purifying respirator; air purifying ... See more keywords
Evaluation of N95 respirators, modified snorkel masks and low‐cost powered air‐purifying respirators: a prospective observational cohort study in healthcare workers
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DOI: 10.1111/anae.15392
Abstract: Disposable N95 respirator masks are the current standard for healthcare worker respiratory protection in the COVID‐19 pandemic. In addition to shortages, qualitative fit testing can have low sensitivity for detecting poor fit, leading to inconsistent… read more here.
Keywords: snorkel masks; purifying respirators; air purifying; healthcare workers ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of air-purifying devices and measures to reduce the exposure to bioaerosols in school classrooms.
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DOI: 10.1111/ina.13087
Abstract: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, which suddenly appeared at the beginning of 2020, revealed our knowledge deficits in terms of ventilation and air pollution control. It took many weeks to realize that aerosols are the main route… read more here.
Keywords: ventilation air; effectiveness air; air; air exchange ... See more keywords
Ventilatory parameters measured during a physiological study of simulated powered air-purifying respirator failure in healthy volunteers
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DOI: 10.1177/0310057x20978982
Abstract: Powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) are a high level of respiratory personal protective equipment. Like all mechanical devices, they are vulnerable to failure. The precise physiological consequences of failure in live subjects have not previously been… read more here.
Keywords: powered air; healthy volunteers; failure; study ... See more keywords