Barely fit abilities and useability studies of certified alternative respirators in small-face populations have been evaluated particularly in Thai health workers. Alternative respirator, fit abilities, usability, small face
Conditions
Interventions
face width face length 98.5-108.5x120.5-144.5 mm and face width face length 108.5-118.5x120.5-132.5mm
Device Feasibility
small face size
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Healthcare workers in Srinagarind Hospital 2.Thai 3.Age between 18 and 60 years 3.Small face size 4.Without facial anomaly 5.Absence of hair growth between the skin and the sealing surface of the respirator. 6.BP 90/60 - 140/90 mm Hg
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Heart disease 2.Lung disease 3.Pregnancy 4. Hypertension 5.Anxiety 6.Hyperventilation 7.Claustrophobia 8. Dizziness or Vertigo 9. Seizure 9. Recent respiratory tract infection 10.Natural rubber latex allergy 11.Smoked 30 minutes before the quantitative fit test
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fit abilities at 12 months after end of the intervention Fit factors, fit criteria | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Usabilities within one year after end of the intervention breathability, comfortability | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactKansuda Bootsri
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
Outcome results
None listed