Control of an outbreak of nosocomial aspergillosis by laminar air-flow isolation.
1989
Journal of Hospital Infections
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 14
Pages 89094
Author(s): Barnes, RA, Rogers, TR
Laminar air flow is a system for circulating filtered air in healthcare facilities. It is very relevant to the issue of Indoor Air Quality and the impact on potential spread of infections. This paper focuses on understanding how using Laminar Air Flow (LAF) can reduce the spread of hospital acquired infections in the context of Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) patients.
Added October 2012
Ventilation of wards and nosocomial outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome among healthcare workers
2003
Chinese Medical Journal
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 116
Pages 1293-1297
Author(s): Jiang, S. P., Huang, L. W., Chen, X. L., Wang, J. F., Wu, W., Yin, S. M., Chen, W., Zhan, J., Yan, L., Ma, L., Li, J., Huang, Z.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus called SARS-associated coronavirus. The disease may cause flu-like symptoms including fever (100.4 F or higher), myalgia, lethargy symptoms, cough, and sore throat. Most patients may develop pneumonia. Environmental contamination is an important factor contributing to SRAS transmission.
Added August 2012