Correlation between germ and particle measurements for the qualification of ventilation systems in the OR
Healthcare associated infections in surgical procedures have long been the focus of scientific research. In Germany, more than 225,000 patients suffer from such infections each year [1]. However, the reduction of the microbiological contamination is not only limited by cleaning and disinfecting meas...
Main Authors: | Bulitta Clemens, Walberer Laura, Buhl Sebastian |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2017-09-01
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Series: | Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2017-0086 |
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