• 한국안전학회지
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.3-7
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• 1990

This study is conducted to experiment on the performance test for 20 types of Filter-integrated Half-masks which could not only protect workers exposed to dusty environment, but also improve workability. Results and conclusions are as follows ： 1) Respirators that removal efficiency of aerosols is 95 percent or more are 11 kinds(55%), and those who are 99.9 percent or more are 4 kinds(20%). Respirators that inhalation resistance is 4 mm in water or less are 13 kinds(65%), and those who are 6 mm in water or less are 17 kinds(85%). Respirators that efficiency of cumulative inhalation resistance is 100 percent or less are 11 kinds(55%) . 2) Respirators that resistance of moisture inhalation is 6 mm in water or less are 11 kinds(55%). and those who are 10 mm in water or less are 13 kinds(65cio), Respira'tors that ratio of removal efficiency for aerosols between dry and wet conditions is 95 percent or more are 9 kinds(45%). 3) Respirators which are not only 95 percent or more for removal efficiency of aersosls and 6 mm in water or less for inhalation resistance, but also 200 percent or less for efficiency of cumulative inhalation resistance, are 8 kinds(40％). Respirators which are not only 99.9 percent or more for removal efficiency and 6 mm in water or less for inhalation resistance, but also 100 percent or less for efficiency of cumulative inhalation resistance, are 3 kinds(15%). Respirators which are not only 95 percent or more for removal efficiency of aerosols and 6 mm in water or less for inhalation resistance, but also 200 percent or less for efficiency of cumulative inhalation resistance and 10 mm in water or less for resistance of moisture inhalation, are 6 kinds(30％) . 4) As standard rrlodel of artificial human head which would be perhaps different from the true one Is used to experiment fitness test, leakage rate is shown to be more or less high. However, artificial human head shall be accurately examined and follow-up studt. would be conducted in the future.

• 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.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.53-63
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• 2022

Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the filtration efficiency, inhalation resistance, and liquid resistance of commercial reusable masks in comparison to the performance of KF-AD masks (reference masks). Methods: Thirty-six masks were purchased from an online market. Filtration efficiency and inhalation resistance were determined in the same manner as in MFDS certification testing, respectively using TIL/IL & Filter Test 1300S (SFP Services, UK) and Breathing Resistance Analyzer DA2001 (Lambda Ray, South Korea). Results: Most of the filtration efficiencies found for the 19 masks were far lower than the test standard for KF-certified masks. Four masks met KF94 and three masks even met KF80. Most inhalation resistances were also much lower than the standard, with many almost one-half of the standard. In addition, all the masks except KF-AD masks did not pass the liquid resistance test. Conclusions: Although most of the filtration efficiency performance results found in this study for the reusable masks, which emerged as an alternative, were lower than the standard for health masks, multi-use masks can be used with a replacement filter inserted.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.297-303
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• 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of inhalation and exhalation exercise combined with upper extremity proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation pattern on two spirometry values: forced volume vital (FVC) and peak expiratory flow (PEF). Methods: Thirty-two healthy adults were divided into two groups: 1) a combined group, which performed upper extremity D2 flexion pattern (shoulder flexed/abducted/external rotated, forearm supinated, wrist radial deviated, and finger extended) during exhalation and D2 extension pattern (shoulder extended/adducted/internal rotated, forearm pronated, wrist ulnar deviated, and finger flexed) during inhalation; and 2) reverse combined group, which performed the D2 flexion pattern during inhalation and the D2 extension pattern during exhalation. The inverse application of upper extremity movements during inhalation and exhalation induced selective resistance or assistance on respiration. FVC and PEF were measured at two time points, before and after four weeks. Results: In both groups, the pre-post intervention comparison showed significant increases in FVC and PEF (p < .05). In the between-groups comparison, the reverse combined group showed a significantly higher PEF than the combined group at four weeks post intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The combined respiration exercise with reverse PNF upper extremity patterns using selective resistance showed an effective increase in PEF in healthy adults. Clinicians and researchers might consider using selective resistance as a widely applicable and cost-effective option for respiratory rehabilitation planning.

• 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.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.251-259
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• 2002

연구배경 : 급성호흡곤란증후군(ARDS)에서 호흡역학의 특징적인 변동은 폐 탄성(compliance) 감소와 폐 저항의 증가이다. 폐 저항의 증가 기전은 잘 밝혀지지 않았으나 임상에서는 ARDS 환자들의 기계환기시 기관지확장제를 흔히 투여하고 있다. 또한 상기 환자들에게 적용하는 호기말양압이 호흡저항에 미치는 영향에 대해서도 논란이 있다. 본 연구는 기계호흡을 받는 ARDS 환자들에서 기관지확장제 투여 및 호기말양압의 적용수준이 기도저항에 미치는 영향에 대하여 조사 하였다. 연구방법 : 2000년 1월부터 12월까지 서울중앙병원 내과계중환자실에서 내원하였던 15명의 ARDS 환자들 (남 : 여 14:1, 평균나이 58세) 이 대상이었다. 기관지확장제 투여 전과 투여 후(정량식흡입기로 salbutamol 100ug 씩 6회) 무작위로 호기말양압을 8, 10, 12 cm $H_2O$로 변화시키면서 일정 흡기류에서 흡기말폐쇄 방법을 이용하여 폐 탄성, 최대흡기저항, 최소흡기저항 및 부가적저항을 측정하였다. 각종 호흡역학치는 CP-100 pulmonary monitor(Bicore, Irvine, CA, USA)를 이용하여 측정하였다. 연구결과 : 1) 대상 환자들의 최대흡기저항은 $8.27{\pm}3.70cmH_2O$/L/sec로 정상치보다 증가되었으며, 최소흡기저항 및 부가적저항 모두 증가되었기 때문이다. 2) 호기말양압 10 cm $H_2O$에 비교시 호기말양압 12 cm $H_2O$에서 최대흡가저항과 최고기도압이 증가되었다. 3) 흡입제 투여시 호기말양압 8 cm $H_2O$과 10 cm $H_2O$에서는 최대흡기저항, 최소흡기저항 및 부가적저항 모두 변화가 없었으나 호기말양압 12 cm $H_2O$에서 최대흡기저항이 감소하였으며 주로 최소흡기저항이 감소되었고 부가적저항은 큰 변동이 없었다(각각 $15.66{\pm}1.99$에서 $13.54{\pm}2.41$으로, $10.24{\pm}2.98$에서 $8.04{\pm}2.34$으로, 그리고 $5.42{\pm}3.41$에서 $5.50{\pm}3.58cmH_2O$/L/sec 으로 변동). 4) 폐 탄성은 호기말양압 변화와 흡입제 투여에 변동이 없었다. 결 론 : ARDS 환자들에서 기도 저항이 증가되어 있으며 기도확장제에 의한 기도 저항의 감소 효과는 적용된 호기말 양압의 수준에 따라 다르게 나타났다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제57권10호
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• pp.461-463
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• 2014

Decreased exercise capacity after Fontan surgery is relatively common and the failure of the Fontan state gradually increases with age. However, there is no further treatment for patients with Fontan circulation. Pulmonary vasodilation therapy is an effective method to solve this problem because pulmonary vascular resistance is a major factor of the Fontan problem. Inhaled iloprost is a chemically stable prostacyclin analogue and a potent pulmonary vasodilator. We experienced two cases of Fontan patients treated with inhaled iloprost for 12 weeks. The first patient was an 18-year-old female with pulmonary atresia with an intact ventricular septum, and the second patient was a 22-year-old male with a double outlet right ventricle. Fifteen years have passed since both patients received Fontan surgery. While the pulmonary pressure was not decreased significantly, improved exercise capacity and cardiac output were observed without any major side effects in both patients. The iloprost inhalation therapy was well tolerated and effective for the symptomatic treatment of Fontan patients.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.137-143
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• 2014

Asbestos is given to a variety of six naturally occurring silicate minerals. These minerals possess high tensile strength, flexibility, resistance to chemical and thermal degradation, and electrical resistance. These minerals have been used for decades in thousands of commercial products, such as insulation and fireproofing materials, automotive brakes, textile products, cement and wallboard materials. When handled, asbestos can separate into microscopic-size particles that remain in the air and are easily inhaled. It is now known that prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious and fatal illnesses including malignant lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Therefore the use of asbestos and asbestos products has dramatically decreased in recent years. Also all constructions including asbestos should be removed under strictly controlled conditions and very tightly implemented health & safety management systems. In this study, the process of the removal work of the asbestos cement slate was analyzed by IDEF-0 modeling and evaluated by 4M risk assessment method. The results show that removal work of the asbestos cement slate was classified five process and eighteen detail process. The risk of safety side the higher than the risk of health side in 4M risk assessment.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.99-106
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• 1998

연구배경: 기관지 천식은 다양한 원인에 대한 기도 협착과 과민 반응을 특정으로 하는 기도 질환으로, 그 병인에 대한 연구를 임상적으로 시행하는 데에는 한계가 있어, 동물 천식 모형을 이용한 연구가 필요하다. 동물에서의 기도 저항의 측정은 주로 마취나 삽관 상태에서 침습적으로 측정되었으나, 최근 비침습적으로 의식이 있는 상태에서 일상호흡 중의 specific 기도 저항을 측정하는 방법들이 고안되었다. 이에 저자들은 기니픽에 allergen인 ovalbumin을 피하 주사하여 감작시킨 후, 의식이 있는 상태에서 ovalbumin과 methacholine을 각각 흡입시켜, 비침습적인 방법으로 specific 기도 저항을 측정함으로써 즉시형 기관지 수축 정도와 methacholine에 대한 기도 과민성의 변화를 연구하여 동물 천식 모형을 만들고자 하였다. 연구방법: 기니픽 30마리를 천식군 20마리, 대조군 10마리로 나누어, 천식군에서는 ovalbumin을 피하 주사하여 감작시킨 후, ovalbumin을 흡입(1% wt/vo1)으로 노출시켰고, 대조군은 생리 식염수를 동일한 방법으로 감작, 노출시켰다. specific 기도 저항(airway resistance $\times$ thoracic gas volume)은 의식이 있는 상태에서 비침습적으로 동물 body plethysmography를 사용하여, Pennock법으로 allergen 노출 3분전부터, 노출후 27분까지 3분 간격으로 30분간 측정하였다. Methacholine은 지속적으로 2배씩 농도를 증가하여, 각 농도에 대하여 3분 간격으로 흡입시킨 후, 통일한 방법으로 specific 기도 저항을 측정하여 기도 저항이 200% 이상 증가될 때의 methacholine 농도 ($EC_{200}R_L$)를 구하였다. 결 과: 천식군 20마리 중 65%인 13마리에서 ovalbumin 흡입에 대한 specific 기도 저항이 3분부터 증가하여 6분에 231.5%로 최고를 보이고 실험 측정 종료까지인 30분까지 대조군에 비하여 유의하게 증가된 상태로 지속되어 (p<0.001), 천식 모형이 형성되었다. Methacholine에 대한 기관지 과민 반응은 $EC_{200}R_L$가 대조군에서 평균 $0.446{\pm}0.287mg/ml$, 기하평균 $-1.429{\pm}0.976$였고, 천식군에서 형성된 천식 모형에서의 평균은 $0.149{\pm}0.075mg/ml$, 기하평균 $-2.923{\pm}0.760$으로 천식 모형에 있어서 methacholine에 대한 기관지 과민 반응이 대조군에서보다 2 배 높았다(p<0.0013).

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.283-290
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• 2017

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between filter replacement and filter performance change in particulate filters used in the workplace. Methods: Three types of particulate respirator filters are mainly used in the workplaces. These were tested against the filter performance safety certification standard for dust masks established by the Ministry of Employment and Labor(MoEL). Used filters were collected to test their performance, such as filter pressure drop, efficiency, and quality factors. All these factors were evaluated by a filter tester. To compare filter performance between used and new ones, the same kinds of new filters were also tested together under the same procedures. Results: A total of 270 used filters were collected for testing. The main reasons to replace the filters were difficulty in breathing(46.2%), dirty/odor influx(19.7%), and a combination of factors(26.7%). The pressure drop for two special class groups was significantly different(new filters: $20.72{\pm}3.33mmH_2O$; used filters: $24.70{\pm}5.26mmH_2O$, p<0.0001). In the case of penetration, new filter groups indicated $0.0032{\pm}0.0040%$, while that of the used filters was $0.0596{\pm}0.1187%$. The quality factor for the used filters($0.34{\pm}0.09$) significantly decreased compared to the new filters($0.53{\pm}0.08$) (p<0.0001). Conclusions: Filter performance including pressure drop, penetration, and the quality factor was evaluated and compared between new and used filters in the workplace. The results showed that general filter performance deteriorated more for change of pressure drop, penetration and the quality factor.