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Investigating effects of FFP2 wearing during physical activity on gas exchange, metabolism and affective state using a randomized controlled trial.
Sci Rep
March 2024
Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, Institute of Sport Sciences, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Concerns are repeatedly raised about possible adverse respiratory effects of wearing filtering face pieces (FFP) during physical activity. This study compared the impact of FFP type 2 (NF95) on pulmonary function, blood gas values, metabolism and discomfort during light, moderate and vigorous physical activity. Healthy adults (n = 13; 6 females, 7 males; mean 31.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhysio-metabolic and clinical consequences of wearing face masks-Systematic review with meta-analysis and comprehensive evaluation.
Front Public Health
April 2023
Internal Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Private Practice, Gesundheit für Österreich e.V. (Health for Austria), Vienna, Austria.
Background: As face masks became mandatory in most countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, adverse effects require substantiated investigation.
Methods: A systematic review of 2,168 studies on adverse medical mask effects yielded 54 publications for synthesis and 37 studies for meta-analysis (on = 8,641, = 2,482, = 6,159, age = 34.8 ± 12.
Mask-Induced Partial Transection of the External Ear Requiring Complex Surgical Reconstruction.
Cureus
May 2022
Internal Medicine, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Paterson, USA.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing masks to prevent the spread of infection has been imperative. Though many wear N-95 masks with circumferential head straps, the use of surgical ear loop-style masks has increased. Dermatologic complications, such as contact dermatitis, psoriasis, and local irritation, have been described in several reports.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBlood gas levels, cardiovascular strain and cognitive performance during surgical mask and filtering face piece application.
Sci Rep
June 2022
Division Health and Performance, Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9B, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Mask induced airway resistance and carbon dioxide rebreathing is discussed to impact gas exchange and to induce discomfort and impairments in cognitive performance. N = 23 healthy humans (13 females, 10 males; 23.5 ± 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHealth care workers' experience of personal protective equipment use and associated adverse effects during the COVID-19 pandemic response in Singapore.
J Adv Nurs
August 2022
Division of Nursing, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Aim: One of the greatest challenges in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic is preventing staff exposure and infection by ensuring consistent and effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This study explored health care workers' experience of prolonged PPE use in clinical practice settings and their concerns regarding PPE supply, effectiveness and training needs.
Design: A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted in this study.
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