Biomedical subjects

Stephanie J Phelps

Publications and source records attributed to Stephanie J Phelps.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2007

How far can one walk wearing a self-contained self rescuer?

Self-contained self rescuers (SCSRs) are used for emergency escapes in oxygen-deficit atmospheres. Certified by NIOSH to last 1 hour, SCSRs generate oxygen by chemical reaction and must meet a minimum oxygen generation time of 60 min when used according to instructions. Wearers must walk or crawl at a controlled rate to conform to the limits of the devices. The aim of the is study was intended to determine the distance that can be walked when using SCSRs as intended. Fourteen volunteer subjects walked on a treadmill at moderate rates that they controlled. They were instructed to walk as far as possible without using oxygen at a rate higher than the SCSR could produce. Distances walked ranged from 2.1 km to 9.2 km with an average distance of 6.0 km. SCSR operating times ranged from 30 min to 94 min. If the required walking distance is farther than this, multiple units will have to be available to allow safe escape.

Adult↗

PubMed2006

A comprehensive approach to faculty development.

The purpose of this report was to describe the development, implementation, and outcomes from 3 complementary programs to facilitate the development of faculty members. The Faculty Development Committee (FDC) at the University of Tennessee developed 3 new complementary programs: the Individual Faculty Development Program to encourage faculty members to assess and identify their own specific developmental needs; the Seed Research Grant Program to fund scholarly activities by faculty; and the Technology Support Program to foster financial support of technology upgrades crucial for meeting the research, education, and service needs of faculty members. Eighteen faculty members participated in the Individual Faculty Development Program during the first 2 academic years and all provided positive feedback about their experiences. The Seed Research Grant Program funded 6 projects during its inaugural year. Limited outcome data from these 2 programs are extremely favorable relative to grant submissions and publications, and enhanced educational offerings and evaluations. The Technology Support Fund was initiated in the 2005-2006 academic year. The 3 faculty development programs initiated are offered as examples whereby faculty members are given a high degree of self-determination relative to identifying programs that will effectively contribute to their growth as academicians. Other colleges of pharmacy are encouraged to consider similar initiatives to foster individual faculty development at this critical period of growth within academic pharmacy.

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PubMed2005

Exercise performance while wearing a tight-fitting powered air purifying respirator with limited flow.

Sixteen subjects exercised at 80-85% of maximal aerobic capacity on a treadmill while wearing a tight-fitting, FRM40-Turbo Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR). The PAPR was powered by a DC power supply to give flow rates of 0%, 30%, 66%, 94%, and 100% of rated maximum blower capacity of 110 L/min. As flow rate was reduced, so was performance time. There was a 20% reduction in performance time as blower flow changed from 100% to 0% of maximum. Significant differences in breathing apparatus comfort and facial thermal comfort were found as flow rate varied. It was concluded that inadequate blower flow rate decreases performance time, facial cooling, and respirator comfort.

Adolescent↗