Tuesday, February 27, 2007
To Stop Disease from Spreading, Open a Window
In this age of ever-accelerating medical advances, one would have thought that the latest medical discovery would be very sophisticated. But no, the latest discovery is a down-to-earth one.
An international team of researchers reported in Feb 2007 that opening the windows is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of airborne infections at hospitals!
According to the team, this low-tech solution worked much better than sophisticated and costly mechanical ventilating mechanisms and concepts such as "negative pressure" rooms with expensive designs aimed at pumping out air. According to the team, old-fashioned clinical areas with high-ceilings and large windows provide great protection against the spread of infectious diseases.
Seems that our earlier generations knew a thing or two, after all!
An international team of researchers reported in Feb 2007 that opening the windows is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of airborne infections at hospitals!
According to the team, this low-tech solution worked much better than sophisticated and costly mechanical ventilating mechanisms and concepts such as "negative pressure" rooms with expensive designs aimed at pumping out air. According to the team, old-fashioned clinical areas with high-ceilings and large windows provide great protection against the spread of infectious diseases.
Seems that our earlier generations knew a thing or two, after all!
Labels: health
