Contamination: a comparison of 2 personal protective systems.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to examine the difference in self-contamination rates and levels of contact and droplet protection associated with enhanced respiratory and contact precautions (E-RCP) and a personal protective system that included a full body suit, personal protective equipment and a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR).

Methods

In this prospective, randomized, controlled crossover study, 50 participants donned and removed E-RCP and PAPR in random order. Surrogate contamination consisted of fluorescein solution and ultraviolet (UV) light- detectable paste, which was applied after each ensemble was donned. A blinded evaluator inspected participants for contamination using a UV lamp after removal of each ensemble. Areas of contamination were counted

SUBMITTER: Zamora JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1513425 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature