Document ID (ISN) | 68953 |
CIS number |
97-1034 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
Year |
1997 |
Convention or series no. |
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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 Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Personal protection
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Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors
|
Browse category(ies) |
Respiratory protection
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