Airborne Infection Control: Building Design and Engineering Approaches

ISBN-13: 9781466571471 / Angielski / Twarda / 2027 / 392 str.

Edward Nardell; Stephen N. Rudnick; Paul Arthur Jensen

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF AIRBORNE INFECTION CONTROL

Overview of Airborne Infections

Basics of Airborne Infection Control

Bioaerosols and Their Dynamic Properties

Airborne Infection Control Application and Execution: Case Studies

Barriers to Airborne Infection Control in Resource Limited Settings

Tuberculosis and Impact of Treatment

Influenza, Other Viral/Bacterial Illnesses, Bioterrorism Agents

Preparation for Pandemic Influenza

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF VENTILATION

Basic Concepts of Ventilation Design

Airflow Measuring Instruments and Their Applications

Measuring Room Pressure Differential and Airflow Direction

Measuring Air Exchange Rate and Volumetric Airflow Rate

Exhaust Ventilation: Simple to Complex and "Where goes that air?"

Filtration Theory

Ventilation Laboratory

NATURAL VENTILATION

Natural Ventilation: Theory

Natural Ventilation: Simple, Moderate, Complex and Mixed Mode

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF ULTRAVIOLET GERMICIDAL IRRADIATION (UVGI)

History and Theory of Efficacy

Factors Affecting UVGI Efficacy and Current Application Guidelines

In-duct, Whole Room Air, and Other UVGI Applications: Design, Installation and Maintenance Impact on UVGI Effectiveness

UVGI Equipment Maintenance

Upper Room UVGI

In-duct UVGI

Radiometers for UVGI Measurement

Upper-room UVGI: Equipment

UVGI Safety Issues and Controls

DESIGNING FOR AIRBORNE INFECTION CONTROL

Introduction to Design Process: Design Cycle and Design Briefs

Administrative Controls

Face Masks, Respirators, Protection Factors, Selection, Fit Testing, Comfort and Speech Recognition

Evaluation of Environmental Controls: Effectiveness and Cost

Implementation of Ventilation in Healthcare Settings: Case Studies

Computer Aided Design for Upper Room UVGI

Upper Room UVGI Case Studies

Application of Natural Ventilation in Healthcare Facilities: Case Studies

Special Aspects of Hot, Moderate and Cold Climates on Ventilation Systems

Free Standing Room Air Cleaning Devices and Their Effectiveness

DESIGNING HOSPITALS AND DIAGNOSTIC SETTINGS FOR INFECTION CONTROL

International Norms, Codes and Standards

Limited Resource Settings

Sputum Collection and Similar Critical Services

Isolation Rooms

COMMISSIONING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Validating Adherence to Design Specifications and Function

LABORATORY DESIGN

Basics of Laboratory Biosafety

Health and Safety Considerations

Laboratory Risk Assessment, Design, Construction, Materials and Commissioning to meet International Funding and Safety Requirements

Designing a Minimum Biosafety Lab for Resource Limited Settings

Biosafety Cabinets

VIDEO CLIPS

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