Evaluation of Aerosol Particle Leak and Standard Surgical Mask Fit With 3 Elastomeric Harness Designs
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.45811
Abstract: This comparative effectiveness study evaluates aerosol particle leak and standard surgical mask fit with 3 elastomeric harness designs tested on mannequin heads and human participants using US Occupational Safety and Health Administration N95 fit factor… read more here.
Keywords: leak standard; surgical mask; mask fit; standard surgical ... See more keywords
Investigation of the optimal method of oxygen administration with simultaneous use of a surgical mask: a randomized control study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00540-021-02998-6
Abstract: From the perspective of infection prevention during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a recommendation was made to use surgical masks after extubation in patients in the operating room. For compliance with this recommendation, anesthesiologists… read more here.
Keywords: oxygen; mask; oxygen administration; surgical mask ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of respiratory protection worn by communities to protect from volcanic ash inhalation. Part II: Total inward leakage tests.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2018.03.011
Abstract: Inhalation of ash can be of great concern for affected communities, during and after volcanic eruptions. Governmental and humanitarian agencies recommend and distribute a variety of respiratory protection (RP), most commonly surgical masks. However, there… read more here.
Keywords: mask; surgical mask; volcanic ash; respiratory protection ... See more keywords
Coronavirus disease outbreak: a simple infection prevention measure using a surgical mask during endoscopy
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1220-6024
Abstract: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission occurs primarily through direct contact or air droplets [1, 2], and endoscopic procedures are high risk. In this era of “with COVID-19,” establishing simple infection prevention measures within an endoscopy department… read more here.
Keywords: simple infection; mask; endoscopy; infection prevention ... See more keywords
Covid-19 outbreak: does the use of a surgical mask impact the sense of smell?
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DOI: 10.1080/00016489.2022.2071462
Abstract: Abstract Background The current context of Covid-19 pandemic has broadened mask use. Objectives Evaluate the impact of wearing a surgical mask on sense of smell by comparing the results of sniffin’ sticks test (SST) with… read more here.
Keywords: surgical mask; without mask; mask; sense smell ... See more keywords
Comparative Incidence of Periocular Surgical Site Infections with Increased Surgical Mask Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2021.1974491
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of surgical mask use on infection rates for office-based periocular surgeries during the pandemic. METHODS An Institutional Review Board-approved retrospective review of medical records identified patients who had an office-based… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; mask; surgical site; mask use ... See more keywords
Effect of the surgical mask on the inhaled CO2 concentration: a high school lab experiment
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6552/ac1a09
Abstract: The present paper examines whether there exists a change in the concentration of carbon dioxide that is trapped in the surgical facemask during the procedure of respiration and whether the results of the sequestered CO2… read more here.
Keywords: mask; effect surgical; surgical mask; mask inhaled ... See more keywords
Influence of a surgical mask on voice analysis in healthy subjects in the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐over study
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DOI: 10.1111/coa.13964
Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a worldwide pandemic associated with more than 241 million infected individuals and 4.9 million deaths. In most healthcare facilities, personal protective equipment (PPE) measures are important to protect healthcare… read more here.
Keywords: cross study; surgical mask; study; mask voice ... See more keywords
Effect of an N95 respirator and a surgical mask-covered N95 on the cardiovascular responses of dentists treating paediatric patients: a cross-over clinical trial.
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DOI: 10.1111/ipd.13068
Abstract: BACKGROUND The studies on cardiovascular alterations when using an N95 respirator or surgical mask-covered N95 during dental treatments are limited. AIMS To investigate and compare the cardiovascular responses of dentists treating paediatric patients while wearing… read more here.
Keywords: surgical mask; mask covered; respirator surgical; covered n95 ... See more keywords
The Influence of Surgical Mask on Heart Rate, Muscle Saturation of Oxygen, and Hemoglobin during Whole-Body Vibration Exercise
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/3958554
Abstract: Background Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a safe and effective exercise system that affects muscle oxygen through several physiological processes, although its effects on different protocols are still unclear. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has generated various… read more here.
Keywords: surgical mask; mask; muscle; intervention ... See more keywords
Effects of wearing surgical masks on fraction of inspired oxygen in spontaneously breathing patients: improving safety for frontline healthcare professionals under pandemic situations
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DOI: 10.1186/s12871-022-01649-x
Abstract: Background During pandemic situations, many guidelines recommend that surgical masks be worn by both healthcare professionals and infected patients in healthcare settings. The purpose of this study was to clarify the levels and changes of… read more here.
Keywords: surgical mask; mask; surgical masks; pandemic situations ... See more keywords