Placing a mask on COVID-19 patients during high-flow nasal cannula therapy reduces aerosol particle dispersion.

Li, Jie; Fink, James B; Elshafei, Ahmad A; Stewart, Laurel M; Barbian, Hannah J; Mirza, Sara H; Al-Harthi, Lena; Vines, David; Ehrmann, Stephan

Li, Jie; Fink, James B; Elshafei, Ahmad A; Stewart, Laurel M; Barbian, Hannah J; Mirza, Sara H; Al-Harthi, Lena; Vines, David; Ehrmann, Stephan.

Li J; Dept of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Division of Respiratory Care, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Fink JB; Dept of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Division of Respiratory Care, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Elshafei AA; Aerogen Pharma Corp, San Mateo, CA, USA.
Stewart LM; Dept of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Division of Respiratory Care, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Barbian HJ; Dept of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Division of Respiratory Care, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Mirza SH; Dept of Microbial Pathogens and Immunity, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA.
Al-Harthi L; Dept of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Division of Respiratory Care, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Vines D; Dept of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Ehrmann S; Dept of Microbial Pathogens and Immunity, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA.

ERJ Open Res ; 7(1)2021 Jan.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1060656

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Wearing a surgical/procedure mask over high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) reduces aerosol particle concentrations in the patients' vicinity. Wearing a mask over HFNC should be encouraged to reduce risks of aerosol transmission. #COVID19 https//bit.ly/2HLg5cE.

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 23120541.00519-2020

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