Ventilation strategies for mitigating airborne infection in healthcare facilities: a review and bibliometric analysis (1993 to 2022)
The prevalence and transmission of airborne infections pose significant challenges to public
health, leading to consequential negative impacts. Ventilation strategies are crucial in …
health, leading to consequential negative impacts. Ventilation strategies are crucial in …
[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of operating room ventilation
Ventilation systems are the primary way of eliminating airborne pathogenic particles in an
operating room (OR). However, such systems can be complex due to factors such as …
operating room (OR). However, such systems can be complex due to factors such as …
Research on tunnel ventilation systems: dust diffusion and pollution behaviour by air curtains based on CFD technology and field measurement
Q Liu, W Nie, Y Hua, H Peng, C Liu, C Wei - Building and Environment, 2019 - Elsevier
In order to further improve an air curtain's dust suppression performance in tunnels, this
paper made an in-depth analysis of the effects of an air curtain generator's radial and axial …
paper made an in-depth analysis of the effects of an air curtain generator's radial and axial …
Why do ventilation strategies matter in controlling infectious airborne particles? A comprehensive numerical analysis in isolation ward
A proper ventilation strategy in an isolation ward could promote better indoor air quality for
the occupants. This could also reduce the risk of immunocompromised patients contracting …
the occupants. This could also reduce the risk of immunocompromised patients contracting …
Does human movement-induced airflow elevate infection risk in burn patient's isolation ward? A validated dynamics numerical simulation approach
An isolation ward requires a highly controlled and contamination-free environment since the
settling of bacteria-carrying particles (shed by medical staff) on patients' wounds could …
settling of bacteria-carrying particles (shed by medical staff) on patients' wounds could …
The development and application of a novel multi-radial-vortex-based ventilation system for dust removal in a fully mechanized tunnelling face
Y Hua, W Nie, Q Liu, H Peng, W Wei, P Cai - Tunnelling and Underground …, 2020 - Elsevier
In order to enhance the dust removal rate on fully mechanized tunnelling face, a novel multi-
radial-vortex-based ventilation system was developed. A detailed analysis of functional …
radial-vortex-based ventilation system was developed. A detailed analysis of functional …
Controlling infectious airborne particle dispersion during surgical procedures: Why mobile air supply units matter?
The ventilation system in an operating room (OR) plays a vital role in reducing the risk of
patients contracting an infection while undergoing a surgical procedure. The clean air …
patients contracting an infection while undergoing a surgical procedure. The clean air …
A study on the dust control effect of the dust extraction system in TBM construction tunnels based on CFD computer simulation technology
Q Liu, W Nie, Y Hua, L Jia, C Li, H Ma, C Wei… - Advanced Powder …, 2019 - Elsevier
In order to control dust in a tunnel boring machine (TBM) construction tunnels, this paper, in
combination with field measurements, applies CFD computer simulation technology to study …
combination with field measurements, applies CFD computer simulation technology to study …
Effect of human thermal plume and ventilation interaction on bacteria-carrying particles diffusion in operating room microenvironment
Z Liu, D Yin, Y Niu, G Cao, H Liu, L Wang - Energy and Buildings, 2022 - Elsevier
In the operating room (OR), ventilation and thermal plumes can affect the distribution of
bacteria-carrying particles (BCPs). Especially in the operating microenvironment, the …
bacteria-carrying particles (BCPs). Especially in the operating microenvironment, the …
Numerical study of temperature-controlled airflow in comparison with turbulent mixing and laminar airflow for operating room ventilation
C Wang, S Holmberg, S Sadrizadeh - Building and Environment, 2018 - Elsevier
Operating room (OR) ventilation is crucial for reducing airborne bacteria-carrying particles
(BCPs) concentration and thus preventing post-operative infections. A variety of ventilation …
(BCPs) concentration and thus preventing post-operative infections. A variety of ventilation …