AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 36, Issue 4 , Pages 260-267 , May 2008

Pilot study of directional airflow and containment of airborne particles in the size of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in an operating room

  • Russell N. Olmsted, MPH, CIC

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Russell N. Olmsted, MPH, CIC, Infection Control Services, Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital, 5301 E. Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0995.

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 Supported by Mintie Technologies, Inc., which included provision of some of the materials plus underwriting cost for environmental testing and air balancing services. Under the aegis of APIC Strategic Partnership Program, Mr. Olmsted has also provided educational training that was sponsored by Mintie Technologies, Inc.

PII: S0196-6553(08)00088-6

doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2007.10.028

AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 36, Issue 4 , Pages 260-267 , May 2008

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