Data + Studies
Multiple peer-reviewed studies support the effectiveness of Aerobiotix technology.Aerobiotix, Inc. continually commissions independent and collaborative research on our technologies, partnering with leading biomedical institutions globally. These studies range from laboratory testing, case studies, conference presentations and peer-reviewed papers.
Research
CORRELATION OF THE AIR–SURFACE NEXUS OF BACTERIAL BURDEN DURING ROUTINE PATIENT CARE
Bischoff, W., MD, Russell, G. MS. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology (2020), 1–2
Significantly reduced both surface and airborne bacteria in critical care units by ~51% and 58%, respectively.
REDUCTION OF PARTICLES IN THE OR USING UV AIR DISINFECTION UNITS
Curtis, G.L., MD, et al. The Journal of Arthroplasty, 2017 reported the C-UVC units significantly reduce total and viable particles counts.
THE IMPACT OF SUPPLEMENTAL INTRAOPERATIVE AIR DECONTAMINATION ON THE OUTCOME OF TOTAL JOINT ARTHROPLASTY
Cook, T., DO, Piatt, C., DO, Barnes, S. BSN, Edmiston, Jr., C.E. PhD. The Journal of Arthroplasty, 2018. While PJI is multifactorial in nature, this study suggests the use of intraoperative supplemental air decontamination significantly reduced the overall risk of PJI.
THE IMPACT OF A NOVEL MAPS ON THE BACTERIAL AIR BURDEN DURING ROUTINE CARE
Werner Bischoff, MD PhD, FSHEA, Gregory Russell MS, Elisabeth Willard AAS, John Stehle Jr PhD. American Journal of Infection Control, 2019. Aerosol transmission of pathogens can result in the rapid spread of disease. The mobile air recirculation system significantly decreased the bacterial load by over 40%.
REDUCTION IN AIRBORNE BACTERIAL LEVELS USING SUPPLEMENTAL SYSTEM
W. R. Walsh, PhD, Airborne bacteria-laden particles in healthcare settings are now being recognized as a contributing cause of hospital acquired infections (HAI), and surgical site infections (SSI). OR Air Supplemental System reduced mean bacterial CFU/m³ by 57%.
DIATHERMY STUDY UTILIZING ILLUVIA 500UV
W.R. Walsh conducted a diathermy study utilizing Illuvia 500UV that found reduction in the airborne particulate count.
OUTCOME STUDY SEM OF OPERATING THEATRE AIR
W.R. Walsh, PhD., conducted a study with scanning electron microscopy to evaluate the Illuvia filtration cartridge. A significant number of airborne particulates was detected within the cartridge after each surgical procedure.
ABX OUTCOME STUDY: SSI REDUCTION RESULTS
AEROBIOTIX technology previously demonstrated statistically significant reductions in total airborne particulates, viable particulates, and airborne bacteria when deployed in active operating rooms. The study was performed in a single OR at a 300-bed community medical center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
ELIMINATION OF AEROSOLIZED VIRUS IN SINGLE-PASS TESTING
The Research Triangle Institute (RTI) Center for Microbial Community Systems and Health Research conducted a series of tests to determine the efficiency of viral inactivation by the Aerobiotix in–room recirculating air cleaner. MS2 virus inactivation efficiency of the Aerobiotix air cleaner was 100% observed when the unit was operated in “full on” mode.
MITIGATION OF AIRBORNE CARDIAC HEATER-COOLER EMISSIONS USING THE HUAIRS
Carrico, R.M. PhD DNP FSHEA CIC, Warye, K. The HUAIRS system represents a potential solution for the mitigation of bioaerosol emissions in order to eliminate SSI risk due to HCU in cardiac ORs.
Effect of portable negative pressure units on expelled aerosols in the operating room environment
Marko Popovic, Jonathan Beathe, Ejiro Gbaje, Marla Sharp, Stavros G Memtsoudis. With the portable negative pressure unit 10 cm and 30 cm from the site of aerosol emittance, the median concentration compared with background concentration was −0.5 (−8,8) particles/ft 3/min and 398 (89, 1749) particles/ft 3/min, respectively.
General Research
THE CASE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF OPERATING ROOM AIR DECONTAMINATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Russell Nassof, JD; Kathy Warye, Maureen Spencer, MEd, RN, CIC, FAPIC. Infection Control Today, September 2018. While there is a host of factors in OR environment and practice that can contribute to SSI, there is a growing body of evidence which suggests that air quality merits heightened attention on the part of the infection prevention community.
INACTIVATION OF VIRUS-CONTAINING AEROSOLS BY ULTRAVIOLET GERMICIDAL IRRADIATION
Chun-Chief Tseng & Chih-Shan Li, National Taiwan University, Aerosol Science and Technology, 2005.
Study: to evaluate the application of UVGI for the inactivation of viruses. Conclusion: UVGI was an effective method for inactivation of airborne virus.
THE EFFECTS OF A NOVEL DECONTAMINATION-RECIRCULATING SYSTEM IN REDUCING AIRBORNE PARTICULATE: A LABORATORY-BASED STUDY
G. Davies, N. Bradford, R. Oliver, R. Verheul, W, Bruce, W. Walsh
Published Online: 21 Feb 2018
The ADRS effectively reduced the peaks and baseline of airborne particles and hastened the clearance of generated particles. The use of this technology in the operating theatre is of great interest for further research as suppression of airborne particulate may play a role in reducing SSIs. Diathermy provides a simple means to introduce particles in a controlled manner for such experiments.
A portable negative pressure unit reduces bone cement fumes in a simulated operating room
Gregory T. Carroll & David L. Kirschman
We have shown that a PNP device can be used to minimize exposure to fumes that evolve during bone cement mixing.
A Peripherally Located Air Recirculation Device Containing an Activated Carbon Filter Reduces VOC Levels in a Simulated Operating Room
Gregory T. Carroll & David L. Kirschman
We have shown that a medical grade air recirculating device running at 450 cfm and equipped with an activated carbon filter significantly reduces gas phase toluene, a common and surgically relevant VOC, from the air in an enclosed simulated OR.
Discrete room pressure drops predict door openings and contamination levels in the operating room setting
Gregory T. Carroll & David L. Kirschman
OR barometric pressure decreases and recovers when the door to an OR under positive pressure is opened and closed and provides a detectable signal for passively monitoring and tracking door openings. The number of particles in the unoccupied OR increases as increasing numbers of door opening events occur.
Catalytic Surgical Smoke Filtration Unit Reduces Formaldehyde Levels in a Simulated Operating Room Environment
Gregory T. Carroll & David L. Kirschman
We have shown that a PNP unit incorporating a transition metal catalyst is highly effective in the reduction of formaldehyde levels when generated via evaporation from formalin or electrosurgery on porcine muscle. We further demonstrated that the transition metal catalyst was superior to activated carbon alone in the removal of formaldehyde.
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