Health effects of filtering facepiece respirators: Systematic review of pulmonary and cardiovascular effects
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23450
Abstract: Abstract Filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) were introduced to protect the wearer by removing small particles from inspired air. FFRs are now also used to reduce the spread of transmissible agents from the wearer and are… read more here.
Keywords: effects filtering; health effects; respirators systematic; systematic review ... See more keywords
UV-C tower for point-of-care decontamination of filtering facepiece respirators
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.11.010
Abstract: Filtering facepiece respirators (FFR) are critical for protecting essential personnel and limiting the spread of disease. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, FFR supplies are dwindling in many health systems, necessitating re-use of potentially contaminated… read more here.
Keywords: care decontamination; point care; decontamination; filtering facepiece ... See more keywords
Assessing the breathing resistance of filtering-facepiece respirators in Polish coal mines: A survey and laboratory study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2018.07.001
Abstract: Abstract Hard coal miners most commonly use filtering-facepiece respirators to protect themselves from hazardous air particles. Prolonged exposure to coal mine dust is the cause of various pulmonary diseases, particularly coal workers' pneumoconiosis. This article… read more here.
Keywords: breathing resistance; survey; filtering facepiece; coal ... See more keywords
Improved protection of filtering facepiece through inactivation of pathogens by hypertonic salt solutions – A possible COVID-19 prevention device
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2020.101270
Abstract: The filtering facepiece operates through filtration without the ability to kill the viruses. If the filtration might be combined with antiviral agents simultaneously in the masks, this would be much more efficient not only during… read more here.
Keywords: protection filtering; salt; improved protection; filtering facepiece ... See more keywords
Sequential Multiscale Simulation of a Filtering Facepiece for Prediction of Filtration Efficiency and Resistance in Varied Particulate Scenarios.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c16850
Abstract: This study explores a novel approach of multiscale modeling and simulation to characterize the filtration behavior of a facepiece in varied particulate conditions. Sequential multiscale modeling was performed for filter media, filtering facepiece, and testing… read more here.
Keywords: varied particulate; filtration; sequential multiscale; resistance ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Regeneration Processes for Filtering Facepiece Respirators in Terms of the Bacteria Inactivation Efficiency and Influences on Filtration Performance.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c04782
Abstract: The regeneration of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) is of critical importance because of the severe shortage of FFRs during large-scale outbreaks of respiratory epidemics, such as COVID-19. Comprehensive experiments regarding FFR regeneration were performed in… read more here.
Keywords: filtration; regeneration; inactivation; performance ... See more keywords
N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Use during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1712475
Abstract: Objective This study was aimed to systematically review the use of filtering facepiece respirators, such asN95 masks, during pregnancy. Study Design A comprehensive search for primary literature using Medline, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and… read more here.
Keywords: use pregnancy; pregnancy; use; pregnant women ... See more keywords
Development of a rapid plasma decontamination system for decontamination and reuse of filtering facepiece respirators
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0067730
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a high demand for filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs), which has brought global challenges in sustaining the supply chain for FFRs. Because respirators are basic personal protective equipment to protect frontline… read more here.
Keywords: decontamination system; decontamination; filtering facepiece; plasma decontamination ... See more keywords
Customized design and 3D printing of face seal for an N95 filtering facepiece respirator
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2017.1411598
Abstract: ABSTRACT Filtering Facepiece Respirator (FFR) is the most common respirator users in the health care environment utilize for personal protection from outside particles. Comfort and fit are important while wearing an FFR. This paper proposes… read more here.
Keywords: face seal; filtering facepiece; respirator; face ... See more keywords
The impact of extreme reuse and extended wear conditions on protection provided by a surgical-style N95 filtering facepiece respirator
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2020.1829633
Abstract: Abstract Most respirators employed in health care settings, and often in first responder and industrial settings, are intended for single-use: the user dons the respirator, performs a work activity, and then doffs and discards the… read more here.
Keywords: reuse; protection; surgical style; filtering facepiece ... See more keywords
Effects of volume, velocity, and composition on the resistance to synthetic blood penetration of N95 filtering facepiece respirators and other head/facial personal protective equipment
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2020.1854457
Abstract: Abstract Surgical N95 filtering facepiece respirators (surgical N95 FFRs) are National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirators (N95 FFRs) cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for resistance to liquid penetration… read more here.
Keywords: penetration; velocity; blood; filtering facepiece ... See more keywords