Unfolding the effects of decontamination treatments on the structural and functional integrity of N95 respirators via numerical simulations
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08150-y
Abstract: Filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) provide effective protection against diseases spread through airborne infectious droplets and particles. The widespread use of FFRs during the COVID-19 pandemic has not only led to supply shortages, but the disposal… read more here.
Keywords: structural functional; decontamination; decontamination treatments; functional integrity ... See more keywords
A New Methodology for Intraoperative Monitoring of the Functional Integrity of the Phrenic Nerve During Cardiothoracic Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/wnp.0000000000000677
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The phrenic nerve could be easily injured during cardiothoracic surgeries because of its anatomical relationships. The aim of this study is to describe a new, feasible, and reproducible methodology to achieve a continuous intraoperative… read more here.
Keywords: new methodology; functional integrity; methodology; phrenic nerve ... See more keywords
Effects of repeated use and resterilization on structural and functional integrity of microwave ablation antennas.
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DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.78.4.508
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine effects of repeated use and resterilization on structural and functional integrity of microwave ablation (MWA) antennas. SAMPLE 17 cooled-shaft MWA antennas (3 groups of 5 antennas/group and 2 control antennas). PROCEDURES 1,… read more here.
Keywords: functional integrity; ablation; integrity; structural functional ... See more keywords