Effective removal of odors from air with polymer nonwoven structures doped by porous materials to use in respiratory protective devices [PDF]
, 2023 Agnieszka Brochocka +4 more
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Surgical Helmets and SARS Infection
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2004 Performance testing of two brands of surgical helmets indicated that their efficiency at in vivo filtration of sub–micrometer-sized particles is inadequate for their use as respirators. These helmets are not marketed for respiratory protection and should
James L. Derrick, Charles D. Gomersall
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Respiratory Protection: Lessons Learned from a Global Pandemic
Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 2023 Marta Figueroa,1 Kathleen M McMullen,2 Elizabeth Kruger,3 Amanda Vancene Peterson,4 Caroline Johnson,5 Whitney Line6 1Environmental Health and Safety, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA; 2Infection Prevention, Christian Hospital and Northwest ...
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Novel Barrier Enclosure for Both Aerosol and Droplet Protection Model
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2020 Emergency physicians are on the front lines of treating patients with highly infectious respiratory diseases. Personal protective equipment is one defense against contamination from droplet and aerosol secretions.
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Comparative Analysis of Filter Materials for Production of Personal Respiratory Organ Protective Devices [PDF]
, 2022 I. Yu. Filatov +5 more
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Prevention of respiratory problems among traffic police: A cross sectional study in Kathmandu valley exploring knowledge and practice [PDF]
Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018 Background: Air pollution is high in Kathmandu valley due to heavy traffic and ongoing road constructions. The objective of the study was to identify the knowledge and practice regarding prevention of respiratory problems among traffic police. Methods: A
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Time-Dependent Antimicrobial Activity of Filtering Nonwovens with Gemini Surfactant-Based Biocides
Molecules, 2017 Previous studies on nonwovens used for respiratory protective devices (RPDs) were related to equipment intended for short-term use. There is only limited research on the development of biocidal nonwoven fabrics for reusable RPDs that could be used safely
Katarzyna Majchrzycka +4 more
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CHARACTERIZATION OF THE VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS IN AN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Revista Ciencias Biomédicas, 2015 Introduction: the ventilator-associated respiratory infections (VARI), pneumonia or tracheobronchitis, are important complications in intensive care units (ICU).
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Respiratory protective devices for the healthcare workers (literature review)
, 2021 Kaptsov Va, A.V. Chirkin
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Respiratory Protection in a Time of Crisis: NIOSH Testing of International Respiratory Protective Devices for Emergency Use. [PDF]
Health Secur, 2021 Andrews AS +6 more
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