Bacterial contamination of compressed air for medical use

22 February 1986

journal article
Published by Wiley in Anaesthesia

Vol. 41 (2) , 148-150
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2044.1986.tb13169.x

Abstract

The present study demonstrates a previously unnoticed source of bacterial contamination of locally manufactured compressed air for medical use. Air samples were drawn into a specially constructed device, and bacterial contents were identified from growth on agar plates. Various factors contributing to bacterial contamination of compressed air during production are mentioned and preventive measures are discussed.

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