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Document ID (ISN)68953
CIS number 97-1034
ISSN - Serial title 0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
Year 1997
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Caretti D.M.
Title Cognitive performance during long-term respirator wear while at rest
Bibliographic information Feb. 1997, Vol.58, No.2, p.105-109. 20 ref.
Abstract Reaction time and decision-making speed were assessed in six male and three female subjects during a 10h measurement period either with or without a respirator. Subject anxiety levels and visual tracking ability were also measured. Reaction time and decision-making speed did not differ significantly between control and respirator conditions at any time during the tests. Subject anxiety increased significantly from initial measurements after 8h of testing for each condition, but no differences were observed between conditions. Visual tracking ability was not affected. Respirator wear over a relatively long period under nonexercise conditions should not significantly inhibit cognitive function.
Descriptors (primary) respirators; cognitive performance
Descriptors (secondary) anxiety; visual performance; sex-linked differences; reaction time
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s) Stress, psychosocial factors
Browse category(ies) Respiratory protection