Implementing a negative-pressure isolation ward for a surge in airborne infectious patients

Highlights • A 30-bed negative-pressure isolation ward was established on a functioning hospital. • The pressure relative to the main hospital was −29 Pa by adjusting the ventilation. • No occurrences of pressure reversal occurred at ward entrance. • Pressures on the ward changed to slightly positiv...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of infection control 2017-06, Vol.45 (6), p.652-659
Hauptverfasser:	Miller, Shelly L., PhD, Clements, Nicholas, PhD, Elliott, Steven A, Subhash, Shobha S., MS, Eagan, Aaron, MS, Radonovich, Lewis J., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Airborne infection isolation room Biodefense Bioterrorism Communicable Diseases - transmission Compressed Air Disease Outbreaks - prevention & control Hospital Units Humans Infection Control Infectious Disease Major Pandemic preparedness Patient Isolation - methods Respiratory infection control Surge capacity Ventilation - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • A 30-bed negative-pressure isolation ward was established on a functioning hospital. • The pressure relative to the main hospital was −29 Pa by adjusting the ventilation. • No occurrences of pressure reversal occurred at ward entrance. • Pressures on the ward changed to slightly positive. • Health care personnel should wear personal protective equipment on the ward.
ISSN:	0196-6553 1527-3296
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajic.2017.01.029