Particle control reduces fine and ultrafine particles greater than HEPA filtration in live operating rooms and kills biologic warfare surrogate

Resumption of pulmonary function testing during the post-peak phase of the COVID-19 pandemic

“…Negative pressure rooms or HEPA filtration systems with UV germicidal lamps are recommended while there is documented community spread of COVID-19 (pandemic phase/post peak phase). 16 The use of these devices does not replace the need for appropriate PPE. When the use of negative pressure rooms, HEPA filtration and UV light are not available in the testing environment, pulmonary function testing may still resume, provided PPE, time-between patients and cleaning precautions are followed to protect patients and staff from viral transmission.…”

Healthcare-associated infection impact with bioaerosol treatment and COVID-19 mitigation measures

“…The smallest of airborne pathogens, which are likely the most pathogenic, are the most difficult to capture by traditional filtering methods. APC technology treats and captures all particles equally; volatile organic compounds, viruses, spores, bacteria, smoke, pollen, and other aerosolized allergens [ 14 ]. Unlike filters, this solution is agnostic to bioaerosol character or size and is therefore effective on all particles and pathogens ( Figure 1 ).…”

“…ACTIVE Particle Control™ (APC) (SecureAire, LLC, Dunedin, FL) has been shown to reduce fine and ultrafine airborne particles and pathogens in live operating rooms, reduce bacterial contamination in active hospital compounding pharmacies, and rapidly inactivate or kill the highly resistant anthrax surrogate (Bacillus subtilis) [14,15]. This novel technology works by local electromagnetic field manipulation [controlled ionization, enhanced polarization, and J o u r n a l P r e -p r o o f controlled particle transport (direction and velocity)].…”

Bronchoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Canadian Thoracic Society position statement

“…If a negative pressure room is not available, the use of HEPA filtration systems with UV germicidal lamps is likely an acceptable alternative. 20 Persons participating in the procedure should wear fit-tested N95 respirators or equivalent, or higher-level respirators. 11 Eye protection, gloves, and protective gowns should also be used.…”