Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.  2020 Jun;25(1):60-62. 10.14192/kjicp.2020.25.1.60.

Residual Concentration of Hydrogen Peroxide after Nocospray^® Dispersion in Negative Pressure Isolation Room

• Yim JY
• Kim NY
• Lee Y
• Kim GE
• Jung DU
• Kim EJ
• Heo JY
• Choi YH
• Lim KJ

• KMID: 2503762
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14192/kjicp.2020.25.1.60

Abstract

Non-touch technology using UV vapor or hydrogen peroxide vapor has been been introduced for environmental decontamination in hospitals. Hydrogen peroxide is a hazardous substance; therefore, any exposure should be to concentrations less than 1 ppm according to occupational safety and health standards. The residual concentration of hydrogen peroxide after the dispersal of Nocospray® hydrogen peroxide vapor was measured and adjusted for ventilation time because the air conditioning system in every medical institution is different. It is important to determine a patient’s admission time based on the concentration of hydrogen peroxide remaining in a room to ensure staff and patient safety.

Keyword

Negative pressure room; Hydrogen peroxide vapor

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