A study to determine the three-dimensional (3D) facial shape characteristics for a successful FFP3 mask fit

Autor: Manpreet K. Gakhal, Anant Bakshi, Min Gu, Balvinder S. Khambay

Publikováno v: Scientific Reports, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2024)

Abstract A reported 20% of dental staff will fail their fit test for a disposable FFP3 respirator. This needs to be factored into future pandemic workforce and PPE supply planning. At present there are no scientifically or universally accepted facial

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Implementing an automated system for mask fit certification in medical education.

Autor: Saravanan R; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Publikováno v: Medical education [Med Educ] 2024 Nov; Vol. 58 (11), pp. 1419. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 30.

Face mask fit modifications that improve source control performance

Autor: Blachere, Francoise M., Lemons, Angela R., Coyle, Jayme P., Derk, Raymond C., Lindsley, William G., Beezhold, Donald H., Woodfork, Karen, Duling, Matthew G., Boutin, Brenda, Boots, Theresa, Harris, James R., Nurkiewicz, Tim, Noti, John D.

Publikováno v: In AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control February 2022 50(2):133-140

A review of mask fit testing data associated with protocols utilized in evaluating the efficacy of N95 masks for health care workers.

Autor: Hook J; Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia., Sasko L; Department of Nursing, Westmead Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health Network, Sydney, NSW, Australia., Smith SM; Adelaide Nursing School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.

Publikováno v: Journal of infection prevention [J Infect Prev] 2024 Jul 20, pp. 17571774241266400. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 20.

Cloth face mask fit and function for children part two: Material Selection

Autor: Katarina Goodge, Jenny Leigh Du Puis, Mona Maher, Margaret W. Frey, Fatma Baytar, Heeju Park

Publikováno v: Fashion and Textiles, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-18 (2022)

Abstract The second component of this three-paper series studying cloth face masks for children ages 4 to 6 years old concentrates on optimizing aerosol capture and air permeability through fabric selection. Material choices were evaluated in two mod

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