Clothing for use in clean-air environments

Clark, R. P.; Mullan, B J

doi:10.1017/s0022172400024700

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“…There was also interest at that time in using disposable plastic or paper garments for use in ultra-clean areas to reduce infection spread. Using the methods of Bethune et al, studies were carried out on the whole body dispersal of organisms from subjects wearing different garment assemblies (Clark & Mullan 1976b). The following garment assemblies were used in the study: open-weave cotton two-piece suit, cotton gown worn over the cotton suit, disposable plastic apron worn over the cotton suit and disposable spun bonded polyethylene two-piece suit worn in place of the cotton suit.…”

Section: Garments Compatible Withmentioning

confidence: 99%

Some aspects of the airborne transmission of infection

Clark¹,

Calcina-Goff²

2009

J. R. Soc. Interface.

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The relationship between the human body and the dissemination of potentially pathogenic particles and droplets is described. Airborne transmission of infection in operating theatres and a burns unit and the part played by the human microclimate and its interaction with ventilating air flows is discussed. The mechanisms by which different garment assemblies used for surgery can enhance particle dispersion are illustrated and the way that floor cleaning can increase the concentration of airborne organisms is described. The development of the successful use of ultra-clean air systems in orthopaedic implant surgery is reviewed. Relationships between contact and airborne transmission of disease are explored and ways by which containment strategies and metrics used in pharmaceutical and electronics manufacturing can be applied to the design and monitoring of healthcare areas is discussed. It is suggested that currently available techniques involving architectural, ventilation and operational aspects of healthcare provision, when properly applied, can markedly improve treatment outcomes that may otherwise be compromised by hospital-acquired infections involving both bacteria and viruses.

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Section: Garments Compatible Withmentioning

confidence: 99%

Some aspects of the airborne transmission of infection

Clark¹,

Calcina-Goff²

2009

J. R. Soc. Interface.

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“…During the 1960s and 1970s, several studies on clothing assemblies for operating rooms were conducted (e.g., Blowers and McCluskey [16] and Clark and Mullan [17]), with comparisons made between products manufactured from different materials (e.g., woven cotton, film), different designs (e.g., two-piece garment systems, aprons), and different wearers. More recent studies on the performance of garments in woven fabrics (barrier, re-usable) and a range of nonwoven materials (primarily limited use or disposable) have been reported (e.g., Hao et al [3], Ukpabi and Obendorf [18], and Mitchell, Evans, and Kerr [19]).…”

Section: Clothing Items and Their Performancementioning

confidence: 99%