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NCT Number: NCT00173017

The Physiological Impact of N95 Masks on Medical Staff

Wearing N95 masks may have adverse physical effect on medical staff

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Key information

Conditions

Hypoxemia Hypercapnia Hypoxia Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory

Age range

20 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, 100, Taiwan

About this study

Wearing N95 masks results in hypooxygenemia and hypercapnia which reduce working efficiency and the ability to make correct decision.

Medical staff are at increased risk of getting 'Severe acute respiratory syndrome'(SARS), and wearing N95 masks is highly recommended by experts worldwide. However, dizziness, headache, and short of breath are commonly experienced by the medical staff wearing N95 masks. The ability to make correct decision may be hampered, too. The purpose of the study was therefore to evaluate the physiological impact of N95 mask on medical staff.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • medical staff

Exclusion criteria

  • pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

wearing N95 masks

Device

Primary outcomes

  1. EEG change, ABG change, change in scores of attention test, etc

Secondary outcomes

  1. symptoms wearing N95 masks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2003
Study completion
2005
First posted
Sep 15, 2005
Registry last updated
Sep 15, 2005

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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