The adequacy of user seal checking for N95 respirators compared to formal fit testing, a multicentred observational study

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Protection from airborne pathogens; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases; COVID-19; Public Health - Health promotion/education; Infection - Studies of infection and infectious agents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620001193965
• Lead Sponsor: Epworth HealthCare

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-11-10
• Last Update Posted: 16 November 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

Critical care staff trained in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including N95 respirators.

Exclusion Criteria

Staff not previously trained in PPE use.
Staff with previous fit testing and known failure to fit one or both of the N95 respirators used for the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified