scholarly journals Effect of the Meteorological Parameters on the Indoor PM2.5 and PM10 Concentrations in a Hospital

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Meteorological Parameters ◽  
Prevailing Wind ◽  
Wind Rose ◽  
The West ◽  
Pm2.5 And Pm10 ◽  
Indoor Pm2.5 ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

Exposure to the particulate matter is related to a variety of acute and chronic health effects. Also, it is an important factor in the indoor air quality in hospitals. The present study aimed to determine the effect of meteorological parameters on the indoor PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations in the operation room, pediatric, and intensive care unit wards in the hospital in Kashan, Iran. The PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations were measured at two indoor sites and one outdoor site in each one of the wards from March to May 2015. Also, the wind rose was drawn for determining the Prevailing wind. The mean indoor and outdoor PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations increased during the study period. The results obtained of wind rose showed that the prevailing wind (4.5% of the entire winds) was the direction of the west-southwest. Also, the highest mean outdoor PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations were related to the ambient wind directions of the east-northeast, the west, and the north-northwest in the operation room, pediatric and intensive care unit wards, respectively. According to the findings, there was a positive association between the indoor and outdoor PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations in the wards. Also, the meteorological parameters played an important role in the indoor particle mass concentrations in the study wards in the hospital. The effective meteorological parameters on the particle concentrations were the ambient temperature, wind speed, relative humidity, and rainfall in the hospital. It is asking for improving the indoor air quality of managers and officials to protect the patients and staff against transferred diseases by the particles in the wards in the hospital.

scholarly journals Fungal Contamination of Airconditioner Units in Five Hospitals of Erbil Province- Kurdistan Region /Iraq

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 146-149
Author(s):  
Salah M. Al-Bader ◽  
Layla Q. Ismael ◽  
Asaad A. Ahmood
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Emergency Room ◽  
Filamentous Fungi ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Air Conditioner ◽  
Kurdistan Region ◽  
Fungal Contamination ◽  
Indoor Air Pollutants

During April 2018, 75samples were collected from five hospitals in Erbil city. Samples were taken by sterile cotton swabs from the air dispenser window  of air conditioner units  (ACU) . They were cultured directly on Sabouraud's dextrose agar incubated at 25oC ±2. The samples were collected from five departments  in each hospital include out-patient ward (OP),in-patient ward (IP), emergency room (ER), intensive care unit(ICU), and operation theater (OT). A total of (410) fungal colonies were counted, they belong to13 genera include ten  hyphomycetes  and only one of zygomycetes ,basidiomycetes , and hemiascomycetes. Penicillium  represented in the highest  total occurrence (40%) followed by Aspergillus(38.66%) and Alternaria  (21.33%). The total frequency showed that Candidawas the highest (30%) followed by Penicillium(27.56%) and Aspergillus(13.17%). The highest density of filamentous fungi (no. of colony/sample) was detected in OP=16.75, and the lowest in OT=1.5. The diversity of isolates  showed that ( 9) genera were recorded from ER(60%)  and only one in OP (6%). All recorded genera in current study were regarded as indoor air pollutants. The predominant genera  Alternaria, Aspergillus, Penicillium ,Cladosporiumand Candida are  well-known allergens and may cause  several pulmonary disorders  as well as fetal infections in particular cases.

Outcome of neonates ventilated in the main intensive care unit at The University Hospital of the West Indies: a 15-year experience

2007 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Trotman ◽  
M Barton ◽  
V Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
West Indies ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
The West ◽  
The University ◽  
Reason For Admission

A 15-year retrospective review of neonates ventilated in the main intensive care unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies was conducted. During the study period, 153 neonates were ventilated, of whom 80 (52%) survived. The most common reason for admission was respiratory distress syndrome, which accounted for 67% (102/153) of admissions, 53 (52%) of these infants survived. Improving outcome will require strategies directed at improving neonatal intensive care.

scholarly journals Indoor Air Quality and Human Health Risk Assessment in the Open-Air Classroom

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8302
Author(s):  
Jenjira Kaewrat ◽  
Rungruang Janta ◽  
Surasak Sichum ◽  
Thongchai Kanabkaew
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Indoor Air Pollutants ◽  
Indoor Pm2.5 ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

Indoor air quality is associated with academic performance and harmful health effects on students and teachers who participate in the classroom. Outdoor sources always contribute to classroom air quality. This study aims to estimate the amounts of indoor and outdoor pollutants and the influence of outdoor sources on open-air classrooms in a school located in the city. A health risk assessment was applied to assess the non-carcinogenic risk to students and teachers from exposure to the pollutants in the classroom. The concentrations of indoor NO2 ranged between 46.40 and 77.83 µg/m3, which is about 0.8 times that of outdoor NO2. A strong correlation and a high indoor/outdoor (I/O) ratio (>0.5) without a source, indicated that indoor NO2 is significantly influenced by outdoor sources. The range of indoor PM2.5 concentrations was 1.66 to 31.52 µg/m3 which was influenced by meteorological conditions. The indoor PM2.5 concentrations were affected by both indoor and outdoor sources. Although the level of indoor air pollutants met the official standard, the young children were exposed to indoor air pollutants which were above the recommended limits to human health with regard to the hazard index (HI) of 1.12. Instant measures such as regularly cleaning the classrooms, zoning the students, and installation of solid and vegetation barriers are recommended to reduce the daily dose of pollutants affecting students in open-air classrooms.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Indoor Air Quality of Akure, South – West, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Olawale Abulude ◽  
Samuel Dare Fagbayide ◽  
Akinyinka Akinnusotu ◽  
Olatunde Elubode Makinde ◽  
Jamok Jacob Elisha
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Total Volatile Organic Compound ◽  
South West ◽  
Toxicity Potential ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Pm2.5 And Pm10 ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

Air quality has been a major concern throughout the world, Nigeria inclusive. The monitoring of air quality involves indoor and outdoor air quality. In this study, our concern was on indoor air quality. The aim of this study was to assess the air quality of residential homes (17), classrooms (3), hospitals (2), offices (5), Shops (2), and laboratories (5) in Akure, Nigeria in terms of formaldehyde (HCHO), total volatile organic compound (TVOC), Particulate matter (PM1.0; PM2.5, and PM10). A Multifunction Air Detector was used for the assessment using the manufacturers’ procedures and the locations were identified using a Mini GPS. The results revealed as follows: HCHO (0.001-0.030 mg/m3), TVOC (0.003-362 mg/m3), PM1.0 (004-014 µg/m3), PM2.5 (006-020 µg/m3), and PM10 (006-022 µg/m3). The results obtained were below the 24 h pollution recommended standards (0.1 mg/m3- HCHO; TVOC; 10-20 μ/m3 PM) of EPA and WHO. Statistically, there were correlations within the pollutants and weather. The Indoor air quality (IAQ) depicted the areas as ‘good,’ and toxicity potential (TP) were below unity. Although the locations looked safe, it is recommended that constant monitoring of the indoors should be ensured and proper ventilation should be provided.

scholarly journals In vivo Pathogenicity of Alternaria chlamydospora Isolated from Indoor air of Liver Intensive Care Unit

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Eman Attia ◽  
Metwally Kottb ◽  
Soha Mahmoud ◽  
Omar Abdulwahid
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Indoor Air

scholarly journals Assessment of the Indoor Air Quality of Akure, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Abulude ◽  
Fagbayide Samuel Dare ◽  
Akinyinka Akinnusotu ◽  
Olatunde Elubode Makinde ◽  
Jamok Jacob Elisha
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Total Volatile ◽  
Total Volatile Organic Compound ◽  
Toxicity Potential ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Pm2.5 And Pm10 ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

Air quality has been a major concern throughout the world, Nigeria inclusive. The monitoring of air quality involves indoor and outdoor air quality. In this study, our concern was on indoor air quality. The aim of this study was to assess the air quality of residential homes (17), classrooms (3), hospitals (2), offices (5), Shops (2), and laboratories (5) in Akure, Nigeria in terms of formaldehyde (HCHO), total volatile organic compound (TVOC), Particulate matter (PM1.0; PM2.5, and PM10). A Multifunction Air Detector was used for the assessment using the manufacturers’ procedures and the locations were identified using a Mini GPS. The results revealed as follows: HCHO (0.001-0.030 mg/m3), TVOC (0.003-362 mg/m3), PM1.0 (004-014 µg/m3), PM2.5 (006-020 µg/m3), and PM10 (006-022 µg/m3). The results obtained were below the 24 h pollution recommended standards (0.1 mg/m3- HCHO; TVOC; 10-20 μ/m3 PM) of EPA and WHO. Statistically, there were correlations within the pollutants and weather. The Indoor air quality (IAQ) depicted the areas as ‘good,’ and toxicity potential (TP) were below unity. Although the locations looked safe, it is recommended that constant monitoring of the indoors should be ensured and proper ventilation should be provided.

The Psychosocial Aspects of Feeding in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Beyond

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1507-1515
Author(s):  
Lauren L. Madhoun ◽  
Robert Dempster
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Hospital Discharge ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Oral Feeding ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
The Family

Purpose Feeding challenges are common for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). While sufficient oral feeding is typically a goal during NICU admission, this can be a long and complicated process for both the infant and the family. Many of the stressors related to feeding persist long after hospital discharge, which results in the parents taking the primary role of navigating the infant's course to ensure continued feeding success. This is in addition to dealing with the psychological impact of having a child requiring increased medical attention and the need to continue to fulfill the demands at home. In this clinical focus article, we examine 3 main areas that impact psychosocial stress among parents with infants in the NICU and following discharge: parenting, feeding, and supports. Implications for speech-language pathologists working with these infants and their families are discussed. A case example is also included to describe the treatment course of an infant and her parents in the NICU and after graduation to demonstrate these points further. Conclusion Speech-language pathologists working with infants in the NICU and following hospital discharge must realize the family context and psychosocial considerations that impact feeding progression. Understanding these factors may improve parental engagement to more effectively tailor treatment approaches to meet the needs of the child and family.

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