Airflow in NICU

[Michelle Kennedy]

Hi All, our neonatal intensive care unit is planning to undergo renovations and in the instillation of the new system, they wish to change the airflow from the current 100% exhaust to 70% exhaust (30% recycled air). Could you please advise what the parameters of airflow are currently being used in your facilities, and also if there is any recent literature about transmission of respiratory diseases in intensive care settings (related to air exchanges)

Thank you
Michelle Kennedy
CNC/John Hunter Hospital
Infection Prevention and Control unit

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