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April 17, 2013

Energy efficiency could increase infection risks in hospital wards
Leeds UK (SPX) Apr 17, 2013
The chance of infection in some hospital wards varies dramatically according to whether the nurses leave the windows open. A University of Leeds-led team studied airflow in a "Nightingale" ward-a classic hospital ward design that traditionally accommodates two rows of up to 30 beds-by using tracer gases to simulate how airborne infections spread. They found ventilation in the ward was generally good when windows were left open, keeping the danger of airborne infection low. But risks increased four ... read more

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