Release of simulated anthrax particles from disposable respirators.
J Occup Environ Hyg
; 1(1): 7-10, 2004 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15202151
ABSTRACT
A preliminary study was undertaken to evaluate the potential for a disposable respirator that has been contaminated with anthrax spores to release spores in handling after use. The release of inert particles from disposable respirators was measured for masks dropped 3 feet onto a hard surface. Ten experimental runs were conducted for each of two N95 mask types, the Moldex 2200N95 and the 3M 8210. Anthrax spores were simulated with a test aerosol of single and double 1-micron polystyrene spheres. For the Moldex mask loaded with approximately 20 million spheres on it, an average of 0.16% was released; for the 3M mask an average of 0.29% was released.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Respiratory Protective Devices
/
Anthrax
/
Models, Theoretical
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
/
Etiology_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
J Occup Environ Hyg
Journal subject:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
/
SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Year:
2004
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States