The influence of gender and ethnicity on facemasks and respiratory protective equipment fit: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people are disproportionately affected
by COVID-19. Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) has conventionally been developed …
by COVID-19. Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) has conventionally been developed …
Personal protective equipment related skin reactions in healthcare professionals during COVID‐19
Since the outbreak of COVID‐19 pandemic, clinicians have had to use personal protective
equipment (PPE) for prolonged periods. This has been associated with detrimental effects …
equipment (PPE) for prolonged periods. This has been associated with detrimental effects …
Spatial and temporal changes in biophysical skin parameters over a category I pressure ulcer
NS Abiakam, H Jayabal, D Filingeri… - International Wound …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In acute care facilities, the detection of pressure ulcers (PUs) relies on visual and manual
examination of the patient's skin, which has been reported to be inconsistent and may lead …
examination of the patient's skin, which has been reported to be inconsistent and may lead …
[HTML][HTML] Anatomical variability of sub-epidermal moisture and its clinical implications
H Jayabal, BM Bates-Jensen, NS Abiakam… - Journal of Tissue …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Technologies have been developed to monitor changes in dermal oedema,
indicative of the early signs of pressure ulcers. However, there is limited information on the …
indicative of the early signs of pressure ulcers. However, there is limited information on the …
Inflammatory biomarkers in sebum for identifying skin damage in patients with a Stage I pressure ulcer in the pelvic region: A single centre observational, longitudinal …
H Jayabal, NS Abiakam, D Filingeri… - International wound …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Pressure Ulcers (PU) are a major burden for affected patients and healthcare providers.
Current detection methods involve visual assessments of the skin by healthcare …
Current detection methods involve visual assessments of the skin by healthcare …
The identification of biophysical parameters which reflect skin status following mechanical and chemical insults
H Jayabal, BM Bates‐Jensen… - Clinical Physiology …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Skin is constantly exposed to mechanical and chemical insults, in the form of
prolonged loading, overhydration or exposure to irritants. An array of non‐invasive …
prolonged loading, overhydration or exposure to irritants. An array of non‐invasive …
Biophysical and biochemical changes in skin health of healthcare professionals using respirators during COVID‐19 pandemic
N Abiakam, H Jayabal, K Mitchell… - Skin Research and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Personal protective equipment, including respirator devices, has been used to
protect healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID‐19 pandemic. These are fitted to skin …
protect healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID‐19 pandemic. These are fitted to skin …
[HTML][HTML] Characterisation of superficial corneocytes in skin areas of the face exposed to prolonged usage of respirators by healthcare professionals during COVID-19 …
Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic healthcare workers (HCWs) have used
respiratory protective equipment for prolonged periods, which has been associated with …
respiratory protective equipment for prolonged periods, which has been associated with …
[HTML][HTML] Nano-adjuvanted dry powder vaccine for the mucosal immunization against airways pathogens
E Canelli, L Ferrari, P Borghetti, F Candela… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Nasal vaccination has been shown to provide optimal protection against respiratory
pathogens. However, mucosal vaccination requires the implementation of specific …
pathogens. However, mucosal vaccination requires the implementation of specific …
Detecting early signs of skin damage using non-invasive biophysical parameters
NS Abiakam - 2023 - eprints.soton.ac.uk
Pressure ulcers (PUs) and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) are types of skin
damage that result from prolonged exposure to external insults including pressure, shear …
damage that result from prolonged exposure to external insults including pressure, shear …