Use of carbon dioxide measurements to assess ventilation in an acute care hospital

Poorly ventilated indoor spaces pose a risk for airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. We measured carbon dioxide levels in a multiple areas in an acute care hospital to assess the adequacy of ventilation. Carbon dioxide levels remained below 800 parts per million in most areas but exceeded this level...

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Autores principales: Ha, Wilson, Zabarsky, Trina F., Eckstein, Elizabeth C., Alhmidi, Heba, Jencson, Annette L., Cadnum, Jennifer L., Donskey, Curtis J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Mosby 2022
Materias:
Brief Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8627286/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34848292
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2021.11.017
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Sumario:Poorly ventilated indoor spaces pose a risk for airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. We measured carbon dioxide levels in a multiple areas in an acute care hospital to assess the adequacy of ventilation. Carbon dioxide levels remained below 800 parts per million in most areas but exceeded this level in a small conference room with 8 occupants, an office with 3 occupants, and a bathroom with 2 occupants. Measuring carbon dioxide levels could provide a simple means for healthcare facilities to assess the adequacy of ventilation.

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