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Association for Professionals in Infection Control
Pilot study reinforces use of portable anteroom HEPA filtration
May 20th, 2008
Amidst an increase in new tuberculosis cases, researchers have begun investigating the effectiveness of new operating room filtration systems designed to protect staff and patients. According to pilot study findings published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, a supplemental portable anteroom high-efficiency particulate air (PAS- HEPA) filter unit placed outside operating room suites may prevent secondary transmission of airborne microorganisms like Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). "The rate of decline in newly reported tuberculosis cases in the U.S. has slowed," said lead study investigator Russell N. Olmsted, MPH, CIC,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-20)
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