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Infection Control
Portable particulate air filtration for patient isolation evaluated
February 20th, 2005
Scientists have evaluated portable high-efficiency particulate air filtration for expedient patient isolation in epidemic and emergency response. "Extraordinary incidents resulting in airborne infectious disease outbreaks could produce patient isolation requirements that exceed most hospitals' capacity. This article investigates expedient methods to establish airborne infection isolation areas using a commercially available portable filtration unit and common hardware supplies. The study was conducted within a conventional, nonisolation hospital room, and researchers evaluated several airborne isolation configurations that did not require building ventilation or...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2005-02-20)
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