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Articles by K. O'Hearn

Decontaminating N95 and SN95 masks with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation does not impair mask efficacy and safety

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By M. Sampson, Library Services, K. O'Hearn, S. Gertsman
| The Journal of Hospital Infection Verified
Summary Inadequate supply of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) for healthcare workers during a pandemic such as the novel coronavirus outbreak (SARS-CoV-2) is a serious public health issue. The aim of this study was to synthesize existing data on the effectiveness of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) for N95 FFR decontamination. A systematic review (PROSPERO CRD42020176156) was conducted on UVGI in N95 FFRs using Embase, Medline, Global Health, Google Scholar, WHO feed, and MedRxiv.
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Decontamination interventions for the reuse of surgical mask personal protective equipment: a systematic review

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By S. Gertsman, K. O'Hearn, D.J. Zorko, N. Timmerman
| The Journal of Hospital Infection Verified
SUMMARY Background The high demand for personal protective equipment during the novel coronavirus outbreak has prompted the need to develop strategies to conserve supply. Little is known regarding decontamination interventions to allow for surgical mask reuse. Aim To identify and synthesize data from original research evaluating interventions to decontaminate surgical masks for the purpose of reuse.
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