Eliminating fogging in surgical visor masks

Ai, Hussainy Haj; Khalaf, Fouad

doi:10.1308/rcsbull.2016.164

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“…Vision-related factors include reduced visibility due to fogging, glare/scratches hindering a clear view, fear of worsening/incidence of vision problems, optical imperfection, and dry eyes. These issues can be overcome by the use of anti-fogging, anti-scratch, and anti-glare solutions available in the market [ 17 ]. Detergents, soap solutions, hand sanitizers, and antiseptic liquids have been suggested as anti-fogging agents.…”

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Frequency and Difficulty in the Usage of Face Shields Among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons During the COVID-19 Era: An Online Survey

Anish Poorna,

Jayalakshmi,

Alagarsamy

et al. 2023

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Aim During the COVID-19 era, personal protective equipment (PPE) has become a necessary part of surgeons' routines, and face shields are considered an additional barrier to prevent disease transmission via aerosols. This study aimed to evaluate how often oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS) use face shields and the challenges they face while using them. Methods An online survey consisting of fourteen questions was distributed to OMFS, and the responses were collected and analyzed using the chi-square test to determine any associations between categorical variables. A P -value of ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Out of the 310 OMFS who responded to the survey (181 males, 129 females, 235 residents, 10 fellows, and 65 practitioners), 42.9% (133/310) and 39.4% (122/310) reported using face shields for minor and major surgical procedures, respectively. The majority of the respondents (74.1%, 230/310) reported decreased efficiency while using a face shield. Reasons for non-compliance included vision-related issues, headache, difficulties with disinfection, and ergonomic factors. Conclusion Based on the survey results, the regular use of face shields by OMFS was less frequent, and almost three-fourths of the surgeons found it challenging to use due to various reasons. The reduced compliance with face shield usage highlights the need for more ergonomic face shields to improve compliance.

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“…Detergents, soap solutions, hand sanitizers, and antiseptic liquids have been suggested as anti-fogging agents. Manufacturing face shields using scratch-resistant materials should be considered [ 17 , 18 ]. Direct hot airflow within the face shield environment can cause dry eyes, burning, and other ocular issues.…”

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Frequency and Difficulty in the Usage of Face Shields Among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons During the COVID-19 Era: An Online Survey

Anish Poorna,

Jayalakshmi,

Alagarsamy

et al. 2023

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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“…Moreover, research has shown that water vapor in exhaled air tends to condense and cause obstruction of pores inducing low filtration efficiency, and fogging on googles and faceshields ( Hussainy H, 2016 ). This can lead to significant breathing resistance ( Roberge et al, 2012 ) and increase heart rate, thermal stress, thus creating a subjective perception of discomfort ( Li et al, 2005 ) for the wearer.…”

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Universal masking during COVID-19 pandemic: Can textile engineering help public health? Narrative review of the evidence

Beesoon

Behary

Perwuelz

2020

Preventive Medicine

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The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 is spreading very quickly around the world. In less than 7 months since it became known to the international community, the virus has infected 18 million in more than 180 countries and killing more than 700,000 people. Person-to-person transmission through infected respiratory droplets from patients with symptoms and asymptomatic carriers is the main mode of spread in the community. There is currently no standard agreed upon drug to treat the disease and the prospect of having a safe and efficacious vaccine might be years away. Thus, public health interventions such as social distancing and hand washing have been introduced and has, to some extent, slowed the progression of the pandemic. Universal masking as a public health intervention is currently mandatory in a vast majority of countries around the world. To avoid personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage crisis for medical staff and other frontline workers, health authorities are recommending the use cloth masks. Although in theory, cloth masks can be helpful to limit the spread of the COVID-19, serious consideration should be given to the choice of textile, the number of layers of cloth used, pre-treatment of the material with water repellent material and other compounds that can enhance the filtration efficiency of the masks without compromising their breathability. This review uses concepts of textile engineering and the theoretical principles of filtration to make suggestions and recommendations to improve the quality and safety of cloth masks for the general public.

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Awareness and Pragmatic Use of Respirators among Dental Healthcare Professionals during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study

Mantena¹,

Penmetsa²,

Gottumukkala³

et al. 2023

World Journal of Dentistry

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Eliminating fogging in surgical visor masks

Abstract: Two orthopaedic surgeons avoid getting misty-eyed while trying out a new way of wearing a surgical visor.

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Frequency and Difficulty in the Usage of Face Shields Among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons During the COVID-19 Era: An Online Survey

Frequency and Difficulty in the Usage of Face Shields Among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons During the COVID-19 Era: An Online Survey

Universal masking during COVID-19 pandemic: Can textile engineering help public health? Narrative review of the evidence

Awareness and Pragmatic Use of Respirators among Dental Healthcare Professionals during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study

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