Airborne Contamination Control through Directed Airflow in the Exam Room: A Pilot Study Using a Membrane Diffuser
Airborne infections have been documented as a major source of hospital acquired infection - one of the major concerns in healthcare delivery. An important factor contributing to airborne infection is cross contamination through air particulate dispersion as affected by the ventilation system design....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Healthcare Engineering |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1260/2040-2295.1.4.655 |