Under-mask beard cover (Singh Thattha technique) for donning respirator masks in COVID-19 patient care.
J Hosp Infect
; 106(4): 782-785, 2020 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1012440
ABSTRACT
Tight-fitting filtering facepiece (FFP3) face masks are essential respiratory protective equipment during aerosol-generating procedures in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) environment, and require a fit test to assess mask-face seal competency. Facial hair is considered to be an impediment for achieving a competent seal. We describe an under-mask beard cover called the Singh Thattha technique, which obtained a pass rate of 25/27 (92.6%) by qualitative and 5/5 (100%) by quantitative fit test in full-bearded individuals. Sturdier versions of FFP3 were more effective. For individuals for whom shaving is not possible, the Singh Thattha technique could offer an effective solution to safely don respirator masks.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Respiratory Protective Devices
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Masks
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J Hosp Infect
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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