Physicochemical and microbiological analysis of hospital use respirable air production and distribution systems with improvement proposal
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The quality of breathable air (RA) used in patient management has been a subject of interest in medicine, as if not adequate, it may present the risk of diseases of various etiologies, including infectious ones. Medical RA production, storage and distribution systems must ensure safe operating conditions for effective health maintenance. There are standards governing and setting safety values for medical breathing air used in healthcare facilities. The objective of this study was to detect breathable air in an ophthalmic operating room with involvement of its preparation, distribution and delivery at the point of use.
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