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Use of carbon dioxide measurements to assess ventilation in an acute care hospital.
Ha, Wilson; Zabarsky, Trina F; Eckstein, Elizabeth C; Alhmidi, Heba; Jencson, Annette L; Cadnum, Jennifer L; Donskey, Curtis J.
  • Ha W; John Carroll University, University Heights, OH.
  • Zabarsky TF; Infection Control Department, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
  • Eckstein EC; Infection Control Department, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
  • Alhmidi H; Research Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
  • Jencson AL; Research Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
  • Cadnum JL; Research Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
  • Donskey CJ; Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH. Electronic address: Curtis.Donskey@va.gov.
Am J Infect Control ; 50(2): 229-232, 2022 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1536409
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Poorly ventilated indoor spaces pose a risk for airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. We measured carbon dioxide levels in a multiple areas in an acute care hospital to assess the adequacy of ventilation. Carbon dioxide levels remained below 800 parts per million in most areas but exceeded this level in a small conference room with 8 occupants, an office with 3 occupants, and a bathroom with 2 occupants. Measuring carbon dioxide levels could provide a simple means for healthcare facilities to assess the adequacy of ventilation.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Air Pollution, Indoor / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Am J Infect Control Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Air Pollution, Indoor / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Am J Infect Control Year: 2022 Document Type: Article