Problems on ventilation and air cleaning in modern multifunctional hospitals
https://doi.org/10.34215/1609-1175-2024-4-15-20
Abstract
The present paper reviews current data reflecting the challenges associated with the functioning of ventilation systems and the contamination of airborne particulate matter of both microbiological and chemical origin within large hospitals. The review highlights the role of ventilation in the transmission and containment of healthcare-associated infections, as well as presents various types of ventilation systems and modern methods for their decontamination. Current requirements for the operation of ventilation systems in large healthcare facilities are summarized.
Supporting agencies: The authors declare funding for the study from their own funds.
About the Authors
A. P. Vshivkova
Perm State Medical University named after Academician E.A. Wagner of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anna P. Vshivkova, post-graduate
medical-preventive faculty; department of hygiene
614097; 10, sq. 201 Pozharsky str.; Perm
phone: 8 (965) 57-71-919
L. V. Kirichenko
Perm State Medical University named after Academician E.A. Wagner of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Perm
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Vshivkova A.P., Kirichenko L.V. Problems on ventilation and air cleaning in modern multifunctional hospitals. Pacific Medical Journal. 2024;(4):15-20. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.34215/1609-1175-2024-4-15-20
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