title: Comparison of the effectiveness of nail dust extractors.
abstract: Electrical debridement of nails results in hazardous airborne particles. This study compares the effectiveness of several nail dust extractors in reducing the amount of this debris. All extractors were more effective than the control, with a minimum of 24.6% effectiveness to a maximum of 91.6%.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Medicine, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco.
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Harvey
mesh_terms: D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D004391:Dust; D006801:Humans; D009262:Nails; D011032:Podiatry
chemical_list: D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D004391:Dust