Comparison of microbiological contents of compressed air in two Danish hospitals. Effect of oil and water reduction in air‐generating units

Øberg, B.; Bjerring, Peter

doi:10.1111/j.1399-6576.1986.tb02419.x

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“…Microbiologic contamination of compressed air and other gases has been demonstrated (27). In one investigation, lower levels of bacteria were found in air generated from oil-free compressors.…”

Section: Ventilationmentioning

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Minimizing the potential for nosocomial pneumonia: Architectural, engineering, and environmental considerations for the intensive care unit

Moulin¹

1989

Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Dis.

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The development of pneumonia in seriously ill patients remains an important concern of intensive care medicine. The design of the intensive care unit will have a direct effect upon the potential for infection. Persons involved in this design should consider engineering and architectural elements that will ultimately contribute to lower rates of infection. These include components to regulate the atmosphere, such as ventilation systems and temperature and humidity controls. Sources of contaminated water and the amplification mechanisms need to be addressed and minimized in the final designs. Architectural elements such as treatment space and lighting encourage optimal patient management and workable staffing patterns. Personnel who treat seriously ill patients should be part of the planning and design process in the construction and renovation of intensive care facilities.

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Section: Ventilationmentioning

confidence: 98%

Minimizing the potential for nosocomial pneumonia: Architectural, engineering, and environmental considerations for the intensive care unit

Moulin¹

1989

Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Dis.

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Possible Role of Vacuum Systems and Compressed Air Generators in Cross-Infection in the Icu

Bjerring

Øberg

1987

British Journal of Anaesthesia

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Cross-contamination between a hospital's vacuum and compressed air systems was demonstrated using xenon-133 as a tracer. A xenon-133 bolus was introduced to the vacuum system in the intensive care unit. Calculations based on the amount of radioactive tracer recovered from the compressed air outlet at the same location as that at which the tracer was introduced indicated that 17% of the tracer had entered the compressed air system. The contamination was caused because the vacuum and compressed air systems were located in the same machine room. This could conceivably provide a route for respiratory tract contamination in patients receiving ventilatory assistance with air-oxygen mixtures.

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Compressed-Air Power Tools in Orthopaedic Surgery: Exhaust Air Is a Potential Source of Contamination

Sagi¹,

DiPasquale²,

Sanders³

et al. 2002

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

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Comparison of microbiological contents of compressed air in two Danish hospitals. Effect of oil and water reduction in air‐generating units

Cited by 4 publications

References 38 publications

Minimizing the potential for nosocomial pneumonia: Architectural, engineering, and environmental considerations for the intensive care unit

Minimizing the potential for nosocomial pneumonia: Architectural, engineering, and environmental considerations for the intensive care unit

Possible Role of Vacuum Systems and Compressed Air Generators in Cross-Infection in the Icu

Compressed-Air Power Tools in Orthopaedic Surgery: Exhaust Air Is a Potential Source of Contamination

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