Potential Role of Infrared Imaging for Detecting Facial Seal Leaks in Filtering Facepiece Respirator Users.

Infrared imaging (IRI) can detect airflow through and near respirator masks based upon temperature differences between ambient and exhaled air. This study investigated the potential usefulness of IRI for detecting leaks and providing insight into the sites and significance of leaks. Subjects (n = 16...

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Published in:Journal of Occupational & Environmental Hygiene Vol. 12; no. 6; pp. 369 - 376
Main Authors: Harber, Philip, Su, Jing, Badilla, Alejandro D., Rahimian, Rombod, Lansey, Kirsten R.
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun2015
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