Outbreak of Invasive Aspergillus Infection in Surgical Patients, Associated with a Contaminated Air-Handling System
2003
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 37
Pages 786-793
Author(s): Lutz, B. D., Jin, J., Rinaldi, M. G., Wickes, B. L., Huycke, M.
Surgical Site Infections are a prominent concern Operating Room design. In this study a specific outbreak of aspergillus infection in a hospital was investigated and linked back to the air quality conditions in the O.R. The study is significant because typically Aspergillus species are ubiquitous thermotolerant molds that rarely cause invasive infection.
Added November 2012
Effect of ultraviolet germicidal lights installed in office ventilation systems on workers' health and well-being: Double-blind, multiple crossover trial
2003
The Lancet
Journal Article
Issue 9398
Volume 362
Pages 1785-1790
Author(s): Menzies, D., Popa, J., Hanley, J.A., Rand, T., Milton, D. K.
Most commercial buildings in North America are mechanically ventilated with sealed exterior shells. In this type of highly automatically controlled indoor environment, microbial contamination of the HVAC system often contributes to building-related illness and symptoms in building occupants, such as outbreaks of rhinitis, humidifier fever, asthma, hypersensitivity problems, and so on. Contamination of bacteria, fungi, and protozoa has been found on various parts of HVAC systems such as air cooling units, cooling coils, and drip pans.
Added October 2012
The architectural healthcare environment and its effects on patient health outcomes: A report on an NHS estates funded research project
Author(s): Lawson, B.R., Phiri, M.
Added October 2012
Advances in solar buildings.
2003
Journal of Solar Energy Engineering (Transactions of the ASME)
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 125
Pages 236-244
Author(s): Walker, A.R., D; Bilo, S; Kutscher, C; Burch, J; Balcomb, D; Judkoff, R; Warner, C; King, R J; Eiffert, P
Added October 2012
Sevoflurane in exhaled air of operating room personnel.
2003
Anesthesia & Analgesia
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 97
Pages 1070
Author(s): Summer, G., Lirk, P., Hoerauf, K., Riccabona, U., Bodrogi, F., Raifer, H., Deibl, M., Rieder, J., Schobersberger, W.
Added October 2012
Airborne concentrations of bacteria in a hospital environment in Singapore
2003
Water Air and Soil Pollution
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 144
Pages 333-341
Author(s): Obbard, J.P., Fang, L.S.
Added October 2012
Shutting Down Operating Theater Ventilation When the Theater is Not in Use: Infection Control and Environmental Aspects
2003
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 8
Volume 24
Pages 596-600
Author(s): Dettenkofer, M., Scherrer, M., Hoch, V., Glaser, H., Schwarzer, G., Zentner, J., Daschner, E.D.
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
