Interview with Luis Torres, the managing director for Cirro Medical Systems representing Operamed for the United States. Operamed is a company located in Italy that produces prefabricated modular construction systems for operating rooms, ICUs, and other critical areas of a hospital. The company’s comprehensive approach to the creation of specialized…
In healthcare, the need for a highly successful disinfection method is vital for critical environments. Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiation has become the most popular method because of its proven ability to dramatically reduce the transmission of many viral and bacterial infections, including mumps, measles, tuberculosis, and COVID-19. However, UV-C radiation poses…
Different types of light disinfection have been around for decades, but with the introduction of COVID-19 and the resulting pandemic, the need for efficient and comprehensive disinfection has spiked. Today, the interest in ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiation has never been higher. Leading health and safety organizations, including the Centers for Disease…
Interview with Andrew Hall from SLD Technology SLD Technology is a specialist in the manufacturing of modular laminar flow air distribution systems that include full integration of ceiling infrastructure, including air delivery, ambient lighting, and structural mounts for all the ceiling-hung equipment. SLD Technology’s Philosophy: Designed for Zero For the…
An article published in Engineering Systems Magazine highlights the ability of germicidal UV-C to inactivate airborne pathogens such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The July 2021 article discusses the multiple factors that influence microbial deactivation and offers a helpful infographic that explains how the UV-C photodimerization process works. In practice, different environmental conditions…