RT Journal
A1 Huszar RJ
T1 AIr curtains for patient isolation
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 1969
FD January 20
VO 207
IS 3
SP 549
OP 551
DO 10.1001/jama.1969.03150160061014
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1969.03150160061014
AB A unique reverse isolation unit with ultrafilters and protective curtains of air provides an ideal environment for patients whose illness or therapy or both leave them especially infection-prone. Preliminary studies indicate that the enclosure is 97% to 99% effective in protecting the patient from contamination.