Does a mobile dust-containment cart reduce the risk of healthcare-associated fungal infections during above-ceiling work?

Immunocompromised patients are at risk for infections due to above-ceiling activities in hospitals. Mobile dust-containment carts are available as environmental controls, but no published data support their efficacy. Using microbial air sampling and particle counts, we provide evidence of reduced ri...

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Published in:Infection control and hospital epidemiology 2021-04, Vol.42 (4), p.477-479
Main Authors: Buchanan, Mark O, Thompson, Sharon C, DiBiase, Lauren M, Sickbert-Bennett, Emily E, Weber, David J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air sampling
Confidence intervals
Construction
Containment
Disease control
Dust
Efficiency
Fungal infections
Fungi
Health facilities
Health risks
Indoor air quality
Intensive care
Mold
Nursing
Outdoor air quality
Prevention
Variance analysis
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Summary:Immunocompromised patients are at risk for infections due to above-ceiling activities in hospitals. Mobile dust-containment carts are available as environmental controls, but no published data support their efficacy. Using microbial air sampling and particle counts, we provide evidence of reduced risk of fungal exposure during open ceiling activities.
ISSN:0899-823X
1559-6834
DOI:10.1017/ice.2020.469