The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficiency of an assembled modified mask in protecting health care workers against Coronavirus in case of any personal protective equipment shortage. At least 20 healthy participants will be recruited to try the modified mask. The modified masks will be made from masks that are already available as well as filters available in the pulmonary department at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System
Other: Assembled mask
Assembled masks consisting of 3 parts: A facemask (Respironics Performax Whole Face Mask or Hans Rudolph mask naso-oral mask) linked by a blue elbow ( RP Performax SE ELBOW) to a ventilator filter (Teleflex Bacterial/Viral filter 1605 or Iso-Gard HEPA light Filter 28022)
Inclusion Criteria:
1. All individuals older than 18 years of age, and willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Individuals with known severe COPD/emphysema, Obesity Hypoventilation or hypercapnic
condition
2. Individuals with allergy or reactions to latex or masks
3. Individuals reporting dyspnea or unable to breathe comfortably in these masks
4. Claustrophobic individuals
5. Inability to create a proper Seal while inhaling through a closed filter (See Below)
6. Individuals who cannot safely apply and remove these masks
Oklahoma City VA Health Care System
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Houssein Youness, MD, Principal Investigator
University of Oklahoma HSC - OKC Veterans Affairs Medical Center