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7 articles for “airborne infection control”
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Review Paper on Air Sterilizer System for Ambulance
Abstract: In the realm of emergency medical response, every moment counts, and the well-being of patients and medical staff is paramount. The project at hand, "Air Sterilizer System for Ambulance with HEPA Filtration and Fogging Technology," endeavors to usher in a transformative era of healthcare by addressing a critical need for ensuring a sterile and safe environment within ambulance cabins. The project's primary objective is to implement an advanced air sterilizer …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Knowledge and Implementation of Infection Control Measures Among Nurses Caring for Patients with Chemical Gas Exposure
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge and the extent of implementation of infection control measures among nurses caring for patients exposed to chemical gases. A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted, and a sample of staff nurses working in clinical settings with potential chemical exposure roles was selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire assessing knowledge of chemical inhalation hazards and …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 56–60 Read article
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Isolation of Micro-flora from Different Furniture Used In Hospital Set-Up
Abstract: Hospital-acquired infections are a major cause of worry for all hospitals worldwide and add to the problems of an already sick patient and also the personnel working. Hospitals are known to be high infection zones owing to the presence of large number of patients having some or other infectious etiologies or proneness to infection due to their immune-compromised state. Several studies have been done to evaluate the impact of these …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Herbal Immunity Boosters and Dietary Therapies in Covid-19 Prevention
Abstract: The pandemic of Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19 pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic, caused by extreme coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). To avoid infection and toughen immunity, foods and herbs may be utilized as nutritional or on the other hand integral treatment to forestall contamination and toughen immunity, as antiviral agents for masks, as disinfectants to control airborne transmission, or as sanitizing agents to clean surfaces. Immunity is the big term right …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Pathogens in Nosocomial Infections: Epidemiology, Resistance, and Control Measures
Abstract: Nosocomial infections, also known as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), are a serious global health issue, leading to higher patient morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and increased medical costs. Various pathogens—such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites—are responsible for these infections, especially in healthcare environments where they easily spread. They can be transmitted through direct contact with infected patients, contaminated medical equipment, or even airborne particles.Patients with weakened immune systems, those requiring prolonged …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Understanding Airborne Pathogens: Pathways, Risks, and Control Strategies
Abstract: Airborne transmission is the transfer of germs through the air, mostly by respiratory droplets and aerosols that come out when you cough, sneeze, talk, or breathe. These particles can stay in the air for a long time and move a long way, especially in small or poorly ventilated places. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, measles virus, varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox), influenza virus, and more recently, SARS-CoV-2 are all infections that can be spread through …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Computer-Aided Drug Design on Tuberculosis
Abstract: Currently, India's Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) program is the world's largest and fastest-growing initiative for treating medical patients, second only in terms of population coverage. The main obstacles to TB control in India are inadequate primary healthcare in rural regions of many states, unregulated private treatments resulting in extensive misuse of first- and second-line TB medications, the spread of HIV, a lack of political commitment, and, most importantly, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 22–31 Read article