Impact of a novel mobile high-efficiency particulate air-ultraviolet air recirculation system on the bacterial air burden during routine care
| Autor: | Werner E. Bischoff, Elisabeth Willard, Gregory B. Russell, John R. Stehle |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Air filtration
Epidemiology Ultraviolet Rays Air Microbiology Airborne transmission Patient care 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Ultraviolet light Medicine Air purifier Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Particle Size Routine care Air Movements 0303 health sciences Waste management Bacteria 030306 microbiology business.industry Health Policy Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Particulates Ventilation Aerosol Infectious Diseases Air Pollution Indoor Particulate Matter business |
| Zdroj: | American journal of infection control. 47(8) |
| ISSN: | 1527-3296 |
| Popis: | Aerosol transmission of pathogens can result in the rapid spread of disease. Introduction of a mobile air recirculation system based on high-efficiency particulate air filtration, photochemical oxidation, and germicidal ultraviolet light significantly decreased the bacterial load by over 40% under routine care in an emergency department. Application of this new technology promises to reduce the aerosol pathogen burden, thereby decreasing exposure risk and providing a safer environment for patient care. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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