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ชื่อเรื่อง: Utilization of a mask fitter or micropore tape to improve the fit of a surgical mask
ผู้แต่ง: Youcharoen K.
Taosiri P.
Muangthong P.
Poenateetai A.
Sombuntham N.
Dhanesuan N.
Keywords: mask fitter
micropore tape
N95
quantitative fit test
surgical mask
วันที่เผยแพร่: 2022
สำนักพิมพ์: Nihon University, School of Dentistry
บทคัดย่อ: Purpose: This study aimed to test the face seal of a surgical mask modified using a custom-made mask fitter or by sealing all borders with micropore tape, in comparison to the N95 mask as a gold standard. Methods: Fifteen participants were assigned to wear an N95 mask, a surgical mask sealed with a mask fitter, and a surgical mask sealed with micropore tape. A quantitative fit test was performed using a Portacount respirator fit tester in 4 different actions: bending over, talking, moving the head from side to side, and moving the head up and down. Results: The N95 showed the highest overall fit factor score (134.67 ± 66.62), passing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The surgical mask alone had the lowest overall fit factor score of 4.73 ± 3.30. Modification of the surgical mask using a mask fitter or micropore tape significantly increased the overall fit factor to 35.33 ± 14.58 and 29.33 ± 9.73, respectively. This pattern was similar for all exercises. Conclusion: The N95 was the only mask type that passed the OSHA standard for protection. Use of a mask fitter or micropore tape significantly increased the face seal of a surgical mask. This could offer useful levels of protection during a non-aerosol dental procedure. © 2022, Nihon University, School of Dentistry. All rights reserved.
URI: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85139242949&doi=10.2334%2fjosnusd.22-0162&partnerID=40&md5=cc8b166276c163a72281a9b0cb62444e
https://ir.swu.ac.th/jspui/handle/123456789/27452
ISSN: 13434934
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