Observed variation in N95 respirator use by nurses demonstrating isolation care

Publication date: Available online 9 January 2018
Source:American Journal of Infection Control
Author(s): Elizabeth L. Beam, Elizabeth L. Hotchkiss, Shawn G. Gibbs, Angela L. Hewlett, Peter C. Iwen, Suzanne L. Nuss, Philip W. Smith
Video review and scoring was used to evaluate the behaviors of nurses wearing N95 filtering face piece respirators while providing isolation care in a simulated patient care environment. This study yielded a detailed description of behaviors related to N95 respirator use in a health care setting. Developing a more robust and systematic behavior analysis tool for use in demonstration, simulation, and clinical care would allow for improved respiratory protection of health care workers.



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