Using infrared imaging and deep learning in fit-checking of respiratory protective devices among healthcare professionals.

Journal: Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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Abstract

AIMS: This study aimed to investigate the application of infrared thermal imaging and adopt deep learning to detect air leakage for determining the fitness of respirators during fit-checks.

Authors

  • Chiew-Jiat Rosalind Siah
    National University of Singapore, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Singapore.
  • Siew Tiang Lau
    Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Sian Soo Tng
    National University of Singapore, Institute of Systems Science, Singapore.
  • Chin Heng Matthew Chua
    National University of Singapore, Institute of Systems Science, Singapore.