Microbiological Evaluation of Containment Isolators for the Care of Patients with Exotic Diseases.

Abstract

The microbiological integrity of containment isolators obtained from Vickers Limited Medical Engineering was evaluated using aerosols of Tl coliphage. With the isolators operating as recommended under a slight negative pressure, the protection factor was at least 10 to the 7th power and no escape of aerosol was detected with one glove completely removed from a glove port. Decontamination of the interior of the isolator was successful with either formaldehyde vapor or washing with a 10% solution of commercial sodium hypochlorite bleach (Javex). (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA081923

Entities

People

  • A. R. Lejeune
  • C. G. Watson
  • E. E. Howlett
  • F. W. Stevenson

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Aerosols
  • Blowers
  • Chemistry
  • Detectors
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Health Services
  • Leak Detectors
  • Medical Engineering
  • Medical Personnel
  • Polymeric Films
  • Public Health
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Viruses
  • Warning Systems

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  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Microbial Pathology
  • Microwave Engineering.