Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology · 2020 · 40 citations · 15 references
ArchitectureInfectious Disease ControlInfectious DiseasesAir ConditioningHvac SystemsVentilationAir Conditioning SystemsHealthcare-associated Infection PreventionHvac System DesignInfection Control DesignInfectious Disease PreventionIntensive Care Unit DesignAir DisinfectionAirborne Transmission RiskAirborne Virus Transmission In The EnvironmentCoronavirus Infection ControlInfection Control PrecautionsPressure ControlPressure FiltrationProtective Environment
The spread of Coronavirus is causing in the society all around the world a considerable degree of fear, worry and concern and particularly among healthcare workers that are at increased risk for infection. This paper gathers the strategy/guidelines to reduce the contamination in Intensive care unit (ICU) and in all the hospital environment. The ASHRAE and REHVA guidelines applied the UV-C Lamps, Pressure control filtration, Restroom actions and Humidity control to reduce the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in ICU. The role of infection control in the design of hospitals is increasing every day. This paper highlights the role of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning minimizing the risk of infection from airborne transmission within the built environment through the application of best practices.
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Identification of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Canada
Susan M. Poutanen, Donald E. Low, Bonnie Henry et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2003 · 1.1K citations · Full text