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- Description:
- The objective of this study was to determine the influence of face shields on the concentration of respirable aerosols in the breathing zone of the wearer. The experimental approach involved the generation of poly-dispersed respirable test dust aerosol in a low-speed wind tunnel over 15 minutes, with a downstream breathing mannequin. Aerosol concentrations were measured in the breathing zone of the mannequin and at an upstream location using two laser spectrophotometers that measured particle number concentration over the range 0.25-31 µm. Three face shield designs were tested (A, B and C), and were positioned on the mannequin operated at a high and low breathing rate. Efficiency – the reduction in aerosol concentration in the breathing zone – was calculated as a function of particle size and overall, for each face shield. Face shield A, a bucket hat with flexible shield, had the highest efficiency, approximately 95%, while more traditional face shield designs had efficiency 53-78%, depending on face shield and breathing rate. Efficiency varied by particle size, but the pattern differed among face shield designs. Face shields decreased the concentration of respirable aerosols in the breathing zone, when aerosols were carried perpendicular to the face. Additional research is needed to understand the impact of face shield position relative to the source.
- Keyword:
- wind tunnel, aerosols, face shield, breathing zone, breathing rate, mannequin, infection prevention, and particle size
- Subject:
- Medicine
- Creator:
- Sleeth, Darrah K., Jones, Rachael M., and Woodfield, Marion J.
- Owner:
- Rachael Jones
- Based Near Label Tesim:
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Language:
- English
- Date Uploaded:
- 09/03/2021
- Date Modified:
- 12/08/2023
- Date Created:
- 2020-08-13 to 2020-11-10
- License:
- CC BY NC - Allows others to use and share your data non-commercially and with attribution.
- Resource Type:
- Dataset
- Description:
- This dataset encompasses the results of a series of controlled experiments conducted at the University of Utah's Industrial Hygiene Research Laboratory between November 2021 and November 2022. It includes data from tests assessing aerosol containment and surface contamination using the U-COVER device. The dataset details the effectiveness of different device designs (D1A, D1B, D2) in containing salt aerosols under various conditions, including with and without exhaust ventilation. Measurements were conducted using GRIMM Model 1.109 Portable Aerosol Spectrometers and analyzed for particle size distributions and concentrations. The findings provide insights into the protective capabilities of the U-COVER device in medical settings, with implications for healthcare worker safety."
- Keyword:
- Aerosol Containment , U-COVER Device, Industrial Hygiene, Particle Measurement, Ventilation Effects, Healthcare Worker Safety, Air Quality Monitoring and Assessment, Laboratory Safety and Testing Methods, and Infection Control in Healthcare
- Subject:
- Environmental Monitoring, Infection Control , Respiratory Protective Devices, Aerosols, Occupational Health , and Environmental Health
- Creator:
- Fang, Runcheng, Andrus, Niles, Dominguez, Thomas, Sleeth, Darrah K., and Jones, Rachael M.
- Owner:
- Based Near Label Tesim:
- Utah State University, Utah, United States
- Date Uploaded:
- 11/09/2023
- Date Modified:
- 12/04/2023
- Date Created:
- 2021-11-01 to 2022-11-30
- License:
- CC BY NC - Allows others to use and share your data non-commercially and with attribution.
- Resource Type:
- Dataset
- Identifier:
- https://doi.org/10.7278/S50d-ty62-keqa