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Effectiveness of fit testing versus fit checking for healthcare workers respiratory protective equipment: A systematic review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Nursing Sciences, 2023
Objectives: Respiratory protection is critical in healthcare to minimise the risk of airborne infections for healthcare workers (HCWs). It emphasizes the use of proper fitting of particulate filter respirators and equivalent respiratory protective ...
Charlotte Goko   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

COVID-19 and respiratory protection for healthcare providers

open access: yesInternational Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2021
This article has investigated the considerations of healthcare facilities to utilize reusable respirators as an alternative to disposable respirators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sarkis Sozkes, Serda Sozkes
doaj   +1 more source

Uzun süreli N95 (FFP2) maske kullanımının kan oksijen satürasyonuna ve diş hekimi konforuna etkisinin değerlendirilmesi

open access: yesActa Odontologica Turcica, 2022
Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, COVID-19 pandemisi boyunca yapılan dental işlemlerde uzun süre N95 maske kullanımının, diş hekimlerinin oksijen satürasyon değerleri ve nabız atım hızları üzerindeki etkisini değerlendirmek ve kullanım boyunca oluşan subjektif ...
Gülsüm Ceylan, Faruk Emir
doaj   +1 more source

“Pravara Tent”- An Innovative Protective Device to Control Aerosol in Dental Clinics during the COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020
Many dental procedures use modern devices like an air rotor and ultrasonic scaler, which generate aerosols and droplets. The dental procedures cannot be performed without the above devices.
Deepak Macchindra Vikhe   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Use of Facemasks During the COVID-19 Pandemic by the Brazilian Population

open access: yesJournal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2020
Paula Cotrin,1 Amelia Cristine Bahls,1 Daniella de Oliveira da Silva,2 Valquiria Mendes Pereira Girão,2 Célia Regina Maio Pinzan-Vercelino,2 Ricardo Cesar Gobbi de Oliveira,1 Renata Cristina Oliveira,1 Maria Dalva de Barros Carvalho,3 ...
Cotrin P   +10 more
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Reusable Respiratory and Skin Protective Devices Will Help Russian NBC Protection Troops to Avoid Pathogenic Biological Agents

open access: yesВестник войск РХБ защиты
Highlights. As a novel coronavirus infection spreads around the world, it is crucial to provide Russian NBC Protection Troops with respiratory and skin protective devices that will help them to avoid pathogenic biological agents.Relevance.
Valerii V. Vasilyev   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

What is the optimal management option for occupational asthma? [PDF]

open access: yesEuropean Respiratory Review, 2012
The optimal management of occupational asthma remains uncertain in clinical practice. The aim of this review was to analyse the published information pertaining to the management of occupational asthma in order to produce evidence-based statements and ...
O. Vandenplas   +3 more
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Intelligent Use of Mask in the View of Extraordinary Shortage Situation of COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020
In the current situation of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, frontline workers are trying hard with maximum possible efforts to lessen the transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) with the help of available ...
D Sarumathi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Survey of the Usage of Personal Protective Devices in Industrial Workers in Yazd, Iran, in 2011

open access: yesعلوم بهداشتی ایران, 2015
Background and purpose: Many workers are exposed to workplace hazards. Many occupational diseases are preventable by personal protective devices (PPDs). Though many workers do not use PPDs or their protection by PPDs is not sufficient.
Amir Houshang Mehrparvar   +2 more
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Side effects of N95 and surgery respirator masks: A narrative review from a nursing perspective [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Nursing Reports in Clinical Practice
One of the major problems of public health is the transmission of respiratory infections in clinical care settings. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are exposed to a wide range of respiratory threats, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), influenza ...
Mohammad Javad Ghazanfari
doaj   +1 more source

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