Microbiological Evaluation of Containment Isolators for the Care of Patients with Exotic Diseases

摘要

The microbiological integrity of containment isolators obtained from Vickers Limited Medical Engineering was evaluated using aerosols of Tl coliphage. With the isolators operating as recommended under a slight negative pressure, the protection factor was at least 10 to the 7th power and no escape of aerosol was detected with one glove completely removed from a glove port. Decontamination of the interior of the isolator was successful with either formaldehyde vapor or washing with a 10% solution of commercial sodium hypochlorite bleach (Javex). (Author)