Wearing multi-layer operating room masks for every visit to patient rooms had no effect on nose or throat carriage rates. - GreenMedInfo Summary
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Abstract Title:
Masks: a ward investigation and review of the literature.
Abstract Source:
J Hosp Infect. 1986 May ;7(3):289-94. PMID: 2873176
Article Affiliation:
U Ransjö
Abstract:
The use of masks was related to the acquisition from patients of beta-haemolytic streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus in the nose/throat of staff in a burns unit. The study took place over 10 weeks; wearing multi-layer operating room masks for every visit to patient rooms had no effect on nose or throat carriage rates, although airborne dispersal from patients was high.
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 1986
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Staphylococcus aureus infection : CK(498) : AC(525), Streptococcus Infections : CK(546) : AC(141), Upper Respiratory Infections : CK(1612) : AC(256)
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks (Lack of Safety and Ineffectiveness Research) : CK(299) : AC(41)
