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    Under-mask beard cover (Singh Thattha technique) for donning respirator masks in COVID-19 patient care

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    Singh, R.
    Safri, H.S.
    Singh, S.
    Ubhi, B.S.
    Singh, G.
    Alg, G.S.
    Randhawa, Gurch
    Gill, S.
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    Sikh Doctors & Dentists Association
    Sikh Doctors Association
    British Sikh Dental Association
    British Sikh Doctors Organisation
    University of Bedfordshire
    Issue Date
    2020-10-03
    Subjects
    Singh Thattha technique
    facial hair
    beard
    fit test
    FFP3
    COVID-19
    COVID-19 pandemic
    
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    Tight-fitting filtering facepiece (FFP3) face masks are essential respiratory protective equipment during aerosol-generating procedures in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) environment, and require a fit test to assess mask–face seal competency. Facial hair is considered to be an impediment for achieving a competent seal. We describe an under-mask beard cover called the Singh Thattha technique, which obtained a pass rate of 25/27 (92.6%) by qualitative and 5/5 (100%) by quantitative fit test in full-bearded individuals. Sturdier versions of FFP3 were more effective. For individuals for whom shaving is not possible, the Singh Thattha technique could offer an effective solution to safely don respirator masks.
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    Singh R, Safri HS, Singh S, Ubhi BS, Singh G, Alg GS, Randhawa G, Gill S (2020) 'Under-mask beard cover (Singh Thattha technique) for donning respirator masks in COVID-19 patient care', Journal of Hospital Infection, 106 (4), pp.782-785.
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    W.B. Saunders Ltd
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    Journal of Hospital Infection
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10547/624737
    DOI
    10.1016/j.jhin.2020.09.034
    PubMed ID
    33022336
    PubMed Central ID
    PMC7532752
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    https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(20)30459-X/fulltext
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7532752/
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    en
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    0195-6701
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1016/j.jhin.2020.09.034
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