Under-mask beard cover (Singh Thattha technique) for donning respirator masks in COVID-19 patient care
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Sikh Doctors & Dentists AssociationSikh Doctors Association
British Sikh Dental Association
British Sikh Doctors Organisation
University of Bedfordshire
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2020-10-03Metadata
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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.Citation
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.Publisher
W.B. Saunders LtdJournal
Journal of Hospital InfectionPubMed ID
33022336PubMed Central ID
PMC7532752Additional Links
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(20)30459-X/fulltexthttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7532752/
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