Effectiveness of Respiratory Protection During Simulated Resuscitation: a Prospective Cohort Study

University of Virginia100 enrolled

Overview

The study hypothesizes that EHMRs with P100 filters will provide superior respiratory protection during simulated CPR compared to disposable N95 FFRs as measured by qualitative fit testing. To this end, the study is a prospective observational cohort to evaluate the effectiveness of disposable FFRs and EHMR during simulated CPR. The primary endpoint will be subject report of detection of the testing agent during a 2 minute session of simulated chest compressions on a mannequin while wearing the respiratory protection that subjects routinely wear during the course of employment.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Occupational Exposure

Interventions

Qualitative Fit Testing

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Current use of respirator within last 7 days * Completed fit test with respirator within last 2 years Exclusion Criteria: * Previous adverse reaction to fit testing or testing agent * Development of any health problem that precludes use of a respirator since last occupational health evaluation

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Subject Detection of Testing Agent

Subject reported detection of testing agent

Time frame: 2 minutes

Secondary Outcomes

Time to detection of testing agent

Time to subject reported detection of testing agent