Masks

"Masks" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Devices that cover the nose and mouth to maintain aseptic conditions or to administer inhaled anesthetics or other gases. (UMDNS, 1999)

Descriptor ID	D008397
MeSH Number(s)	E07.325.877.500 E07.700.500 E07.858.594.750 J01.637.708.560.782
Concept/Terms	Masks Masks Mask

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Masks".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Equipment and Supplies [E07]
Equipment and Supplies, Hospital [E07.325]
Surgical Attire [E07.325.877]
Masks [E07.325.877.500]
Protective Devices [E07.700]
Masks [E07.700.500]
Surgical Equipment [E07.858]
Surgical Attire [E07.858.594]
Masks [E07.858.594.750]
Technology, Industry, Agriculture [J]
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture [J01]
Manufactured Materials [J01.637]
Protective Devices [J01.637.708]
Personal Protective Equipment [J01.637.708.560]
Masks [J01.637.708.560.782]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Masks".

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Bar chart showing 17 publications over 6 distinct years, with a maximum of 6 publications in 2021

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2011	1	0	1
2016	1	1	2
2020	2	3	5
2021	4	2	6
2022	0	2	2
2024	0	1	1

Below are the most recent publications written about "Masks" by people in Profiles.

Gibbs KW, Semler MW, Driver BE, Seitz KP, Stempek SB, Taylor C, Resnick-Ault D, White HD, Gandotra S, Doerschug KC, Mohamed A, Prekker ME, Khan A, Gaillard JP, Andrea L, Aggarwal NR, Brainard JC, Barnett LH, Halliday SJ, Blinder V, Dagan A, Whitson MR, Schauer SG, Walker JE, Barker AB, Palakshappa JA, Muhs A, Wozniak JM, Kramer PJ, Withers C, Ghamande SA, Russell DW, Schwartz A, Moskowitz A, Hansen SJ, Allada G, Goranson JK, Fein DG, Sottile PD, Kelly N, Alwood SM, Long MT, Malhotra R, Shapiro NI, Page DB, Long BJ, Thomas CB, Trent SA, Janz DR, Rice TW, Self WH, Bebarta VS, Lloyd BD, Rhoads J, Womack K, Imhoff B, Ginde AA, Casey JD. Noninvasive Ventilation for Preoxygenation during Emergency Intubation. N Engl J Med. 2024 Jun 20; 390(23):2165-2177.

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Chai PR, Rupp P, Huang HW, Chen J, Vaz C, Sinha A, Ehmke C, Thomas A, Dadabhoy F, Liang JY, Landman AB, Player G, Slattery K, Traverso G. Acceptance of a computer vision facilitated protocol to measure adherence to face mask use: a single-site, observational cohort study among hospital staff. BMJ Open. 2022 12 09; 12(12):e062707.

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Schoen CN, Morgan E, Leftwich HK, Rogers C, Soorneedi A, Suther C, Moore MD. Failure to Detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the Air During Active Labor in Mothers Who Recently Tested Positive. Front Public Health. 2022; 10:881613.

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Klompas M, Baker MA, Griesbach D, Tucker R, Gallagher GR, Lang AS, Fink T, Cumming M, Smole S, Madoff LC, Rhee C. Transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) From Asymptomatic and Presymptomatic Individuals in Healthcare Settings Despite Medical Masks and Eye Protection. Clin Infect Dis. 2021 11 02; 73(9):1693-1695.

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Sakya SM, Svoboda RM, Kim Y, Flamm A. Reducing Discomfort and Irritation Related to Surgical Loop Masks in the Era of COVID-19: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Dermatitis. 2021 Nov-Dec 01; 32(6):e145-e146.

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Chu JN, Collins JE, Chen TT, Chai PR, Dadabhoy F, Byrne JD, Wentworth A, DeAndrea-Lazarus IA, Moreland CJ, Wilson JAB, Booth A, Ghenand O, Hur C, Traverso G. Patient and Health Care Worker Perceptions of Communication and Ability to Identify Emotion When Wearing Standard and Transparent Masks. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 11 01; 4(11):e2135386.

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Chu J, Ghenand O, Collins J, Byrne J, Wentworth A, Chai PR, Dadabhoy F, Hur C, Traverso G. Thinking green: modelling respirator reuse strategies to reduce cost and waste. BMJ Open. 2021 07 18; 11(7):e048687.

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Aljafar G, Connelly NR, Gagnon G, Aljafar H. Improving Tolerance to Snorkel Mask Use as Alternative Personal Protective Equipment. A A Pract. 2021 Apr 27; 15(4):e01449.

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Guzman-Cottrill JA, Malani AN, Weber DJ, Babcock H, Haessler SD, Hayden MK, Henderson DK, Murthy R, Rock C, Van Schooneveld T, Wright SB, Forde C, Logan LK. Local, state and federal face mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 04; 42(4):455-456.

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Varallyay C, Li NP, Case B, Wolf B. Material Suitability Testing for Nonmedical Grade Community Face Masks to Decrease Viral Transmission During a Pandemic. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2021 10; 15(5):e26-e32.

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