Effect of FFP2 Masks on Peripheral Oxygen Saturation and Pulse Rate During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Conditions
- HypercapniaCOVID-19 PandemicHypoxia
- Registration Number
- NCT05188651
- Lead Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
- Brief Summary
aim of this research is to evaluate the effects of FFP2/N95 masks on peripheral oxygen saturation and pulse rate in dental professionals
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- dental professionals
Exclusion Criteria
- subjects not signing informed consent
- subjects unable to wear facemasks due to underlying conditions
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method change in peripheral oxygen saturation using FFP2/N95 masks before wearing face mask, after 30 minutes, after 1 hour, at the end of the clinical activity after 4-5 hours
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli
🇮🇹Roma, RM, Italy
Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli🇮🇹Roma, RM, ItalyAnna Alessandri Bonetti, DDSContact