[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of operating room ventilation
Ventilation systems are the primary way of eliminating airborne pathogenic particles in an
operating room (OR). However, such systems can be complex due to factors such as …
operating room (OR). However, such systems can be complex due to factors such as …
Why do ventilation strategies matter in controlling infectious airborne particles? A comprehensive numerical analysis in isolation ward
A proper ventilation strategy in an isolation ward could promote better indoor air quality for
the occupants. This could also reduce the risk of immunocompromised patients contracting …
the occupants. This could also reduce the risk of immunocompromised patients contracting …
Current and potential approaches on assessing airflow and particle dispersion in healthcare facilities: a systematic review
An indoor environment in a hospital building requires a high indoor air quality (IAQ) to
overcome patients' risks of getting wound infections without interrupting the recovery …
overcome patients' risks of getting wound infections without interrupting the recovery …
Controlling infectious airborne particle dispersion during surgical procedures: Why mobile air supply units matter?
The ventilation system in an operating room (OR) plays a vital role in reducing the risk of
patients contracting an infection while undergoing a surgical procedure. The clean air …
patients contracting an infection while undergoing a surgical procedure. The clean air …
Effects of medical staff's turning movement on dispersion of airborne particles under large air supply diffuser during operative surgeries
The present study examines the effect of medical staff's turning movements on particle
concentration in the surgical zone and settlement on the patient under single large diffuser …
concentration in the surgical zone and settlement on the patient under single large diffuser …
Numerical assessment of ceiling-mounted air curtain on the particle distribution in surgical zone
The airflow distribution in an operating room plays a vital role in preventing surgical site
infection by diluting and removing particles released by medical staff, lowering particle …
infection by diluting and removing particles released by medical staff, lowering particle …
A grid convergence index study of mesh style effect on the accuracy of the numerical results for an indoor airflow profile
N Baker, G Kelly, PD O'Sullivan - International Journal of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract The Grid Convergence Index (GCI) method requires at least three systematic mesh
refinements, each requiring the numerical solution to be in the asymptotic range. When the …
refinements, each requiring the numerical solution to be in the asymptotic range. When the …
CFD simulation of airborne pathogen transport due to human activities
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an increasingly popular tool for studying the impact
of design interventions on the transport of infectious microorganisms. While much of the …
of design interventions on the transport of infectious microorganisms. While much of the …
Influence of human breathing modes on airborne cross infection risk
JM Villafruela, I Olmedo, JF San José - Building and Environment, 2016 - Elsevier
CFD simulation is an accurate and reliable method to predict the risk of airborne cross-
infection in a room. This paper focuses on the validation of a 3-D transient CFD model used …
infection in a room. This paper focuses on the validation of a 3-D transient CFD model used …
Effect of a circulating nurse walking on airflow and bacteria-carrying particles in the operating room: An experimental and numerical study
Z Liu, H Liu, R Rong, G Cao - Building and Environment, 2020 - Elsevier
Bacteria-carrying particles (BCPs) shed from surgical staff during surgery are one of the
main causes of postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs), and the dynamic nature of …
main causes of postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs), and the dynamic nature of …