Control of airborne infectious diseases in ventilated spaces

by Peter V. Nielsen

InterfaceVolume 6(Suppl 6):S747-S755

December 6, 2009

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Two patients (life-size manikins) in a hospital ward.

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Balcony for ‘open-air treatment’ of pulmonary diseases in a former TB hospital (Skoerping, Denmark).

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(a) Mixing ventilation from a wall-mounted diffuser, (b) vertical ventilation from three ceiling-mounted diffusers and (c) vertical ventilation from a large textile terminal.

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(a) Exhalation through the mouth; (b) exhalation through the nose; (c) coughing.

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The figure shows a manikin located in a downward air flow.

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Full-scale room with displacement ventilation.

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Two persons (manikins) in a full-scale room.

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Air supply pillow intended for a hospital bed.

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Retractable hood design.

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