Ultraviolet Air Purification Systems In UK Ambulances

Sanuvox Ltd has demonstrated that their ultraviolet air purification systems are every bit as effective against the H5N1 and SARS as they are at killing the H1N1 and other viruses. A whopping 99% of all pathogens (viral, bacterial or fungal) can be destroyed in a first pass through these air purification systems. This suggests that multiple passes should kill virtually 100 percent of germs.

This is especially true in small, confined spaces such as inside a vehicle. A deal between Wright Hygiene Ltd and Sanuvox has allowed all ambulances in the United Kingdom to be installed with high quality air cleaning equipment. This is part of an ongoing effort to improve the quality of patient care as well as the air that medical staff breathes.

Success depends on the effectiveness of Sanuvox’s UV light array. A normal UV-C light will destroy the surface DNA and proteins of a variety of pathogenic organisms. Sanuvox combines this C lamp with UV-V technology, intensifying the oxidation effect. Special aluminum reflectors redirect light back into the flow of the passing air. The airflow is forced to continue over the entire length of the ultraviolet florescent bulb. This increases the amount of time these little microorganisms are exposed to the intense germicidal UV-C light.

More exposure at a greater intensity means a much higher efficacy for the device. The UV-V has the ability to handle VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in the air. This ability is important when considering the smaller volume of space within an ambulance as compared to a medical building. Any air contamination regardless of source is simply easier to handle with the proper equipment. Safety concerns are priority for patient care. In a confined space, less power is needed to force all the air through the cleaning apparatus. It also happens much faster. This allows the air to be recycled multiple times over a short period.

Larger Concerns

Although the media concentrates upon the rapid spread of the novel H1N1 virus (swine flu), scientists are still concerned about the continued threats posed by SARS and the Avian Flu also. The potential for re-assortment of genetic material in these new pathogens remains a growing fear, especially if they meet up with one another inside the same individual organism.

These diseases have demonstrated their ability to infect across normal species barriers. The potential for close human contact with birds, chickens, and pigs in the less developed world is a potential biological disaster waiting to happen. Modern modes of transportation offer additional avenues for these new infections to spread throughout diverse parts of the population around the globe. Variations that are stable in humans will eventually establish themselves. Infection from person to person is just a matter of time.

Having the ability to slow the rate of infection by installing such air purification machines will give medical personnel more time to respond and develop effective strategies to combat any potentially serious pandemic. Early identification of a local or regional epidemic is critical to an effective global response in proportion to the true threat. Concerns about the health and quality of air for family, friends, coworkers, and employees can be addressed by gaining solid information. Click on this ebook to get answers.

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