• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제28권7호
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• pp.113-120
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• 2023

본 연구는 심폐소생술 시 착용하는 마스크의 유형에 따라 심장압박의 정확도, 피로도 및 생리학적 변화를 파악하고자 한다. 연구는 2022년 5월 9일부터 12일까지 D대학교 응급구조과 재학생 중 BLS provider를 소지하고 있는 학생 총 24명을 대상자로 선정하여 수술 마스크(Dental mask), 미세입자 94%차단마스크(KF94 mask)를 각각 12명씩 착용하고 총 7회에 걸쳐 2분간 심폐소생술을 실시하였다. 연구 결과, 마스크 유형에 따른 구조자의 가슴압박의 질 분석에는 KF94를 착용한 그룹에서 압박속도(F=24.91, p<.001),와 손의 위치불량(F=14.54, p=.024)에서 유의한 차이를 보였고, 피로도를 분석한 결과에서는 Dental mask그룹(F=51.16, p<.001)과 KF94그룹(F=63.49, p<.001) 모두에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 생리학적 변화를 분석한 결과에서 심박동수를 살펴보면, Dental mask그룹(F=34.79, p<.001)과 KF94그룹(F=35.55, p<.001) 모두에서 유의한 차이를 보였고, 호흡수 측정결과에서도 Dental mask그룹(F=25.02, p=.001)과 KF94그룹(F=23.03, p=.002) 모두에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 따라서 현장활동의 가장 중요한 심폐소생술시에는 효율적인 가슴압박의 정확도와 구조자의 피로도 및 생리학적 변화의 감소를 위해서는 구조자의 유형에 따른 개인보호장비를 착용하는 것이 필요할 것이다.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.862-872
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• 2020

This study explores the effects of facemasks on respiratory, thermoregulatory, cardiovascular responses during exercise on a treadmill and at rest. Five male subjects (25.8 ± 0.8 y, 171.8 ± 9.2 cm in height, 79.8 ± 28.1 kg in weight) participated in the following five experimental conditions: no mask, KF80, KF94, KF99, and N95. Inhalation resistance was ranked as KF80 < KF94 < N95 < KF99 and dead space inside a mask was ranked as KF80 = KF94 < N95 < KF99. The surface area covered by a mask was on average 1.1% of the total body surface area. The results showed no significant differences in body core temperature, oxygen consumption (VO2), carbon dioxide production (VCO2), heart rate or subjective perception among the five experimental conditions; however, cheek temperature, respiratory ventilation and blood pressure were greater for KF80 or KF94 conditions when compared to KF99 or N95 conditions (p<0.05). The differences among mask conditions are attributed to the dead space or specific designs (cup type vs pleats type) rather than the filtration level. In addition, the results suggest that improving mask design can help mitigate respiratory resistance from increased filtration.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.406-414
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• 2021

This study aimed to evaluate the inhalation resistance(IR) and fiber structure of disposable masks when exposed to repeated heating and ultraviolet(UV) sterilization. The experiments consisted of a lab-scale and a field test. For the lab-scale test, KF94 and N95 masks were selected and a trial was composed of three repetitions of an 80-min sterilization. For the field test, a subject participated over four days, of which a KF94 was worn without sterilization, and the same trial was conducted during the next four days with daily sterilization. The results showed that the IR of the KF94 mask(9.5 Pa) gradually increased according to the sterilization up to the second repetition(15.6 Pa) but decreased at the third treatment(9.7 Pa). However, the N95 mask did not showany tendency of IR during the repetitions. Microscope photos showed several warped or blackened fibers in the stiffener layer after the repeated sterilization. After wearing a KF94 mask for four consecutive days, its IR decreased until the three days but increased the fourth day, whereas another KF94 mask with sterilization showed an increase in IR for the four days. In the microscope-photos after the consecutive four days, outside fibers and stiffener layers were warped or became less dense. In summary, the IR of the KF94 mask slightly increased through the three~four rounds of heating and UV sterilizations, but the fiber structures were not significantly deformed by the repeated sterilization. To reduce discarded mask waste, the repeated sterilization of masks can be recommended.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.438-443
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• 2021

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the difference in mask filters on the respiration rate of healthy people. Design: A randomized cross-over design. Methods: A total of 15 subjects were selected for this study (n=15). After filling out the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, the selected participants abstained from caffeinated beverages and meals 30 minutes before and sat in a chair 10 minutes before stabilizing their breathing. Afterwards, the lung function test was performed 3 times for each mask, and the maximum value was used. The provided masks were Mask Free, Dental Mask, KF80, and KF94. Exhalation was measured for 6 seconds for each mask, and breathing was stabilized by repeating inhalation and exhalation until the next time. Results: In this study, the difference in respiratory function according to the mask type was statistically significant except for FEV1 and FVC (p<0.05). As a result of post-hoc analysis, FVC, FEV1, PEF, and FEF values were significantly lower than those of the control group not wearing a mask (p<0.05). When wearing KF94, FVC, FEV1, PEF25-25%, and FEF were significantly lower than when wearing a dental mask (p<0.05). When wearing a KF80 mask, it was significantly lower in FVC and FEV1 than when wearing a dental mask (p<0.05). In FEV1/FVC, the difference by mask type was not statistically significant (p<0.05), but it was lower than the spirometry standard of COPD patients (FEV1/FVC<0.7). Conclusions: As Now that wearing a mask is essential, it has been confirmed that the mask affects the respiratory rate.Therefore, in the case of healthy adults, it is recommended to rest after wearing a mask if attention deficit or headache occurs. People with low breathing capacity are recommended to have low-intensity activities and frequent rest periods after wearing a mask.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.313-318
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• 2020

라돈은 불활성기체로서 단원자분자이기 때문에 입자 하나의 크기가 원자 하나의 크기를 나타내며 이는 대략 반경 1~100 nm를 가지고 있다는 것을 의미한다. 따라서 마스크가 차단하는 일반적인 미세먼지, 초 미세먼지의 크기보다 작은 반경을 가지지만 일정 이상의 라돈의 흡입을 차단할 수 있다면 평소 실내착용을 통해 라돈의 흡입을 통한 피폭을 줄일 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. 이에 따라 일상생활에서 착용하는 마스크의 라돈 차단 효과를 알아보고자 한다. 각각의 마스크 별 라돈 감소율을 보면 면 마스크가 33.45%, 의료용 마스크가 33.50%, KF80 마스크가 35.12%, KF94 마스크가 37.72% 순으로 감소하였다. 면, 의료용 마스크가 KF 마스크보다 라돈 차단 효과가 다소 떨어지지만 그 차이는 크지 않아 마스크의 착용만으로도 공기 중 라돈의 유입을 일정 수준 차단할 수 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.116-122
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• 2022

Background: The recent COVID-19 pandemic is one of the worst disease outbreaks of the 21th century. Due to a lack of reliable antiviral therapeutics, wearing face masks is recommended to prevent airborne infection originating from virus-contaminated bioaerosols. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the filtration efficiencies of face masks that are commercially available in South Korea for a biological aerosol of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and murine coronavirus, a well-known surrogate for human coronaviruses. Methods: We collected six different kinds of commercial masks: two Korea Filter (KF)94 (KF94-1, KF94-2) masks, one surgical (Surgical-1) mask, one anti-droplet (KF-AD-1) mask, and two dust (Dust-1, Dust-2) face masks. S. aureus (ATCC 6538), a well-performing test bacteria and murine coronavirus (ATCC VR-764) were prepared under a suitable culture condition. Then, a mask biological filtration tester was used to examine the microbial filtration efficiencies of masks. Test microorganisms were quantitatively measured via cultivation methods and microbial filtration efficiencies were calculated appropriately. Results: All face masks showed over 99.6% filtration efficiency for S. aureus or murine coronavirus. There were no significant differences among the bacterial filtration efficiencies of the face masks. KF94-1 (99.97±0.08%) and Dust-1 mask (99.97±0.07%) showed the highest (over 99.9%) filtration efficiency for murine coronavirus. KF94-1 or Dust-1 masks showed a significant virus filtration efficiency compared to Surgical-1 mask (p<0.05; Mann-Whitney U test). Conclusions: All the commercially available face masks used in this study can filter S. aureus or murine coronavirus in bioaerosols efficiently, regardless of the mask type. Therefore, our results suggest that wearing a certified face mask is a reliable means to prevent the transmission of infectious airborne diseases via biological aerosols.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.48-56
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• 2024

Objectives: The coronavirus pandemic that began in 2019(COVID-19) has been one of the worst pandemics of the 21st century. Masks have been used to prevent COVID-19, but there are currently no standards for the long-term use of masks in the Republic of Korea. This study was conducted to assess the microbiological safety of KF94(Korea Filter 94) disposable face masks according to wearing duration by evaluating the bacterial filtration efficiencies of masks worn by research participants. Methods: A commercially available KF94 mask certified by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety(MFDS) in the Republic of Korea was selected as the test mask. The research participants(n = 15) wore masks for the durations of one, three, and seven days. Participants also reported several parameters, including wearing time, makeup frequency, and storage. Bacterial filtration efficiencies of the worn masks were measured by a mask bioaerosol filtration tester. Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) was used as the test bacteria and quantitatively measured through the cultivation method. Then, bacterial filtration efficiency was calculated using the formula suggested by the MFDS. Results: All worn masks showed over 99.98% of mean bacterial filtration efficiency for S. aureus. There were no significant differences among bacterial filtration efficiencies of face masks according to wearing duration. There was also no significant difference among bacterial filtration efficiencies among participants. There was no correlation between the results of bacterial filtration efficiencies and reported parameters from participants. Conclusions: In the absence of significant external damage to the mask, the bacterial filtration efficiency of the mask can be maintained even after seven days of wearing. This result suggests that KF94 masks certified by the MFDS can be used repeatedly for about a week without loss of bacterial filtration efficiency.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.292-301
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• 2021

Objectives: Wearing medical masks has been recommended since the declaration of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) as a pandemic disease. Certified medical masks are evaluated according to filtration efficiency and facial inhalation resistance. However, some people use non-certified common masks. This study aimed to evaluate various non-certified commercial masks based on the certification criteria for medical masks. Methods: Twenty mask products (three anti-droplet, three disposable dental, eight fashion, three cotton, and three children's masks) were selected. For performance evaluation, filtration efficiency and facial inhalation resistance tests were conducted. The evaluation method followed the certification method for KF-certified masks of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) and the N95 respirator of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Results: None of the 20 masks met the KF94 certification standard set by the MFDS. Four and three masks respectively met the KF80 certification standard and the N95 standard of NIOSH. Filtration efficiency was significantly higher in three-layer masks than in single layer masks. Pleated-type masks had higher filtration efficiency than cone-type masks. There was no correlation between the structure of masks and facial inhalation resistance. Conclusion: While no masks complied with the KF94 certification standard, a few masks met the KF80 and the N95 certification standards of NIOSH. Although some people wear non-certified commercial masks, protection from aerosols is not guaranteed by such masks. Evaluation of the protection efficiency of non-certified mask against microbiological infection is needed for the prevention of infectious disease.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.179-185
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• 2022

연구의 목적은 신종 코로나바이러스 감염증(코로나-19) 예방을 위한 마스크 사용에 따른 마스크 속 구강건강의 부정적 요인과 구강건강관리의 중요성에 대한 기초자료를 제공하고자 한다. 2021년 5월 3일부터 31일까지 전국에 있는 20~59세의 성인 232명을 대상으로 설문조사 후 통계분석 하였다. 마스크 선택은 남자 63.9%, 여자 61.3%로 남녀 모두 KF_94 마스크를 높게 선택하였으며 연령이 높을수록 KF_94 마스크를 선택하는 것으로 나타났다. 마스크 착용에 의한 자가 구강건조감과 구취에 대한 인식은 면 마스크 착용하는 군에서 구강건조를 높게 느끼는 것으로 나타났으며 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 마스크 종류는 구강건조감(r=.142, p<.05), 연령(r=.234, p<.01)과 유의한 정적 상관관계가 있었다. 마스크 착용시간은 연령(r=.158, p<.05)과 유의한 정적 상관관계가 있었고, 직업에 따라서는 부적상관관계로 나타났으며 통계적으로 유의하였다(r=-.472, p<.01). 구강건조감은 구취(r=3.04, p<.01), 연령(r=.224, p<.01)과 통계적으로 유의한 정적상관관계를 보였다.

• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2023

Respiratory face masks are protective facepieces that are designed to filter inhaled air. They are easy-to-use devices that can protect the wearer against various hazardous particles in the air. Respiratory face masks also prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria-containing droplets that are released from the coughing or sneezing of the infected people. During the COVID-19 pandemic, various types of face masks have circulated on the market. Their ability to filter sub-micron particles, which are the sizes of harmful particulate matter and airborne viruses, needs to be investigated. Their breathability, the easiness of breath through the mask, also needs to be considered. In this study, wwe evaluated the performance of filters used for different types of face masks certified by different standards including Korean (KF94, KF80, KF-AD), USA (N95), and Chinese (KN95) standards. We also tested the filters of nanofiber masks and surgical masks for which there are no standards for filtration test. The N95 mask filters showed the highest quality factor for capturing virus-sized particles. The other types of mask filters have acceptable performance except for nanofiber mask filters whose performance is very low.