Use of carbon dioxide measurements to assess ventilation in an acute care hospital.
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- 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.
- Source
- Publisher: Mosby Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8004854 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1527-3296 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 01966553 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Infect Control Subsets: MEDLINE
- Subject
- Language
- English
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.
(Published by Elsevier Inc.)