Replacing HEPA Filters: Is it time?
High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance filters, sometimes referred to as High Efficiency Particulate Air filters, or HEPA filters for short, are an integral part of air purification and cleaning systems, with a range of applications. These thin microfiber filters are used in clean-rooms, bio-safety cabinets and other laboratory technology, as well as air conditioners and vacuum […]
Surgical Site Infection prevention with Uni-directional Flow Theatres
A unidirectional flow theatre is an absolute necessity when it comes to preventing surgical site infections in operational theatres. High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters play a key role in almost completely reducing the number of airborne bacteria which are the cause of most hospital acquired diseases. Why is laminar flow theatre important? Laminar air […]
Season’s Greetings and Well Wishes from Vivid Air South Africa
As we all know, the year 2020 didn’t exactly turn out as everyone had planned, as the notorious COVID-19 pandemic turned the entire globe upside down almost overnight. 2020 marked the start of a brand-new decade and with it came many big plans, goals and dreams which were swiftly placed on hold by a single, […]
Bag In, Bag Out Changeout Procedure for Safe Change Housings
Filtration systems are a critical part of any clean-room, with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters being of particular importance. HEPA filters trap harmful pathogens and other potential contaminants, removing them from the environment. These filters may form part of wall or ceiling-mounted systems or included in bio-safety cabinets. Safe Change Housing for HEPA Filter Systems […]
Laminar Flow Theatres: An Overview
Sterility is non-negotiable in an operating theatre. Surgical site infections (SSIs) can be a life-threatening complication as OR Today reports that 2 in 100 surgeries in the United States of America result in SSIs. Laminar flow systems, which have been in use and development for several decades, go a long way in controlling infections by […]
