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The coronavirus dilemma: Are we using ventilators too much? Although potentially lifesaving, ventilators have their own inherent risks.
Good ventilation can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus. An environmental engineer explains how to know if enough outside air is getting into a room and what to do if ventilation is bad.
Anticipating ongoing shortages of ventilator machines as the coronavirus continues to spread across the country, states and hospitals are preparing to convert anesthesia machines for use on COVID ...
Using almost 150 sensors, the researchers monitored exactly how many saliva droplets ended up in the air, and how much ventilation can contribute to limiting the rise in their concentrations.
On Wednesday, some of their EMS people got some specialized training on how to use the new Hamilton T1 ventilator for patients who are having difficulty breathing on their own, firefighters said.
The vast majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs indoors, most of it from the inhalation of airborne particles that contain the coronavirus. The best way to prevent the virus from spreading in ...