| Thermal discomfort of respiratory protective devices. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2251983 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Respiratory protective devices which would protect the wearer against noxious material and gases are not worn in many of the appropriate circumstances. They have been said to feel uncomfortable and hot. In the present study, six men and six women in a 25 degrees C room reported on facial discomfort, thermal sensation, and sweating while wearing three different types of half-facepiece respirators requiring tidal airflow. Skin temperature of the face was measured using a thermocouple taped to the nasolabial fold. The subjects reported that the face felt comfortable when the skin temperature was 34 degrees C or below. However, at skin temperatures above 34.5 degrees C, the face felt increasingly warm, uncomfortable, and sweaty. This finding is similar to that reported previously when subjects wore a half-facepiece respirator supplied continuously with warm, humid air. The conclusion is that thermal conditions of the face contributed to, and may possibly dominate, the discomfort of wearing respiratory protective devices. |
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Authors:
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A B DuBois; Z F Harb; S H Fox |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American Industrial Hygiene Association journal Volume: 51 ISSN: 0002-8894 ISO Abbreviation: Am Ind Hyg Assoc J Publication Date: 1990 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-01-14 Completed Date: 1991-01-14 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0371160 Medline TA: Am Ind Hyg Assoc J Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 550-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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John B. Pierce Foundation Laboratory, New Haven, CT 06519. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aged Body Temperature* Consumer Satisfaction* Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Hot Temperature / adverse effects* Humans Male Respiratory Protective Devices / standards* Sweating |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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OH 02564/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS |
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