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Object Substitution Masking
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2023
Source: Laboratory of Jonathan Flombaum—Johns Hopkins University Visual masking is a term used by perceptual scientists to refer to a wide range of phenomena in which in an image is presented but not perceived by an observer because of the presentation of a second image. There are several different kinds of masking, many of them relatively intuitive and unsurprising. But one surprising and important type of masking is called Object Substitution Masking. It has been a focus of research in vision...
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Preoxygenation Techniques for Tracheal Intubation in Critically Ill Adults Utilizing Oxygen Mask and Noninvasive Ventilation
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2025
We present evidence-based preoxygenation strategies that demonstrate the use of oxygen masks and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation to optimize oxygenation in critically ill patients undergoing emergent tracheal intubation, thereby reducing the risk of hypoxemia, extending safe apnea time, and minimizing complications.
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Testing Tactile Masking between the Forearms
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2016
Here we explore contralateral tactile masking between the forearms in which tactile detection thresholds are modulated by vibration applied to a remote site. The details of which remote sites have an effect can tell us about how the body is represented in the brain.
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Masking and Demasking Agents
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2024
EDTA titrations may necessitate masking and demasking agents to temporarily protect a particular metal ion in a mixture from the EDTA reaction. These agents facilitate the sequential analysis of the metal ions by forming stable complexes with some—but not all—metal ions during certain steps. There are many masking agents, such as cyanide, fluoride, triethanolamine, thiourea, and 2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol (formerly 2,3-dimercapto-1-propanol), with the masking agent chosen based on the metal...
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Administering Oxygen by Mask
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2025
Administering Oxygen by Mask Administering oxygen by mask is a common nursing intervention that provides supplemental oxygen to patients with respiratory distress or chronic lung conditions. This procedure involves delivering oxygen at a specified rate through a face mask connected to an oxygen source. Equipment The equipment necessary for this procedure includes: A flow meter connected to an oxygen supply A humidifier with sterile distilled water, if necessary, for the type of mask...
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Protection depends on both the filter and the seal around the nose and mouth. The filter captures particles from air drawn through it during breathing, while the tight fit helps ensure that inhaled air passes through the filtering material rather than entering around the edges. Weak performance in either component can reduce the device’s intended protective effect.
The seal directs breathing air through the respirator’s filter. If the mask does not fit closely around the nose and mouth, air can avoid the filter, reducing the value of its filtration performance. This makes fit checking an important part of clinical use, particularly when the goal is to reduce exposure to airborne contaminants.
A respirator medical mask forms a tight seal around the nose and mouth, whereas a loose-fitting medical or surgical mask does not create the same sealed interface. This distinction affects how inhaled air moves through the device. Respirators are therefore selected when the intended use requires protection against airborne contaminants and attention to fit.
Selection should consider the device’s filtration performance, its ability to fit the intended wearer, and its intended use. These factors determine whether the mask is appropriate for the exposure-control purpose. In clinical settings, choosing a device without considering all three can weaken the protection expected from the mask, even when the filter itself performs well.
Fit checking helps confirm that the respirator is forming the necessary seal around the nose and mouth. Because protection relies on air passing through the filter, an inadequate seal may allow airborne contaminants to enter through gaps. Fit checking should therefore accompany correct selection and consistent use whenever the device is used for clinical infection control.
These masks support infection-control practices when clinicians or patients may be exposed to infectious aerosols. Their use can help limit inhalation of airborne contaminants and contribute to protection for both healthcare workers and patients. The outcome depends on using a suitable device, checking its fit, and wearing it consistently as part of the clinical approach.