Airborne particles were measured with and without the activation of the HUAIRS unit. Electrocautery ablation of porcine skin tissue was utilized to generate particles and then measured. HUAIRS significantly reduced particles and levels were returned to a lower baseline at a faster rate.
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Implementation of technologies to supplement air quality engineering controls in the operating rooms (OR) could aid in prevention of surgical site infections (SSI). Two orthopedic surgical procedures were conducted using the HUAIRS unit and subsequent measurement of its filtration capacity using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results suggest utilizing a supplemental air quality control system can potentially reduce SSI.
Supplemental air filtration with HUAIRS technology reduced bacterial air cultures by 67.7% in fully occupied general operating room. Results were confirmed by airborne particle testing in 0.5-5 µm size range. The HEPA/Ultraviolet air recirculation system proved to be effective in reducing biological air contamination.
Continuous air sampling studies in active orthopedic ORs showed significant fluctuations in airborne bacterial counts at the time of surgical procedures. Spikes in bacterial air content in active ORs could contribute to surgical site infection risks. Utilization of HUAIRS as an adjunct germicidal modality helped decrease mean bacterial air content by 57%.
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