None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. ASA I or II participants 2. Have previous experience of wearing N95 FFR 3. Performing routine duties >6 hours
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. ASA 3 and above 2. Smokers 3. Obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m 2 ) 4. Pregnancy 5. Pulmonary disease like COPD, asthma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Analyze the change in venous blood CO2 levels with use of N95 respirator at 2 and 6 hours compared from baseline 2. Compare the changes in Heart rate, Blood pressure, Oxygen Saturation, respiratory rate at baseline ,2 hour and 6 hour intervals during the use of these respiratorsTimepoint: Baseline 2 and 6 hours after wearing the N95 respirator | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To assess subjective symptoms if any like headache, dizziness, shortness of breath etc during its use 2. To assess the discomfort level associated with its use in health care workers using Visual Analogue Scale 3. Compare changes in other blood gas values like bicarbonate, pH at baseline , 2 hours and 6 hours during the use of N95 respiratorsTimepoint: Baseline 2 and 6 hours after wearing the N95 respirator | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSana Yasmin Hussain
Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Outcome results
None listed