Gaseous Decontamination Methods in High-containment Laboratories

摘要

Decontamination of high-containment laboratories is an important aspect in containing high-risk pathogens and protecting workers from the risk of infection. In the event of accidental spills and in day-to-day clean-up, all areas with the potential tobe contaminated must be disinfected. As well, all items leaving the containment suite must be decontaminated. Often the entire containment suite must be decontaminated when a change in the pathogens being manipulated occurs. Large areas and equipment must also be decontaminated prior to maintenance, repairs, and recertification.