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Factors associated with cleaning quality of reusable medical devices at a single center in China
HeliyonBackground: Improper cleaning is one of the main causes of sub-optimal levels of sterilization, and also a risk factor in terms of nosocomial infections.
Juanli Huang +3 more
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Role of cleaning quality traceability in hospital sterilization centers
Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundHospital-acquired infections (HAIs) significantly affect patient morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Sterilization and supply centers (SSCs) are crucial in preventing these infections.
Wenli Zhang
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Scientific ReportsThe highest unqualified cleaning rate of suction-type lumen instruments is a major challenge for a central sterile supply department (CSSD). However, A few comprehensive studies have analyzed the main factors affecting cleaning quality. In response, this
Yuqi Wu, Li Li
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Evaluation of a low-cost dryer for a low-cost optical particle counter [PDF]
Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, 2022 The use of low-cost sensors for air quality measurements has become very popular in the last few decades. Due to the detrimental effects of particulate matter (PM) on human health, PM sensors like photometers and optical particle counters (OPCs) are ...
M. Chacón-Mateos +3 more
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Regulation of hydrocyclone parameters to improve the quality of water purification on drip irrigation systems [PDF]
Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2023 The reliability of drip irrigation systems depends on the quality of water purification of the water sources used. The degree of its purification is a particularly important factor affecting the performance of all components of irrigation systems ...
A.A. Kalashnikov +4 more
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Atmosphere, 2022 Air quality investigations at airports have shown that aircrafts cause a significant increase in air pollution at and around the vicinity of the airport, which can cause adverse effects on human health.
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Particulate Matter Profiles along the Rack Railway Route Using Low-Cost Sensor
Atmosphere, 2021 Air pollution due to Particulate Matter (PM) is an increasing concern of global extent. It has been the focus of many research projects worldwide and the latest low-cost technology is offering an ease and cheap way to monitor PM concentration.
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Atmosphere, 2022 The Stuttgart S-Bahn network comprises six subway lines and is used by approximately 425,000 people on a daily basis. In previous studies in other cities, it was found that subways can be a source and collection point of particulate matter (PM), which is
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Quality Control, Data Cleaning, Imputation
, 2023 This chapter addresses important steps during the quality assurance and control of RWD, with particular emphasis on the identification and handling of missing values. A gentle introduction is provided on common statistical and machine learning methods for imputation.
Liu, Dawei +4 more
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Investigating a Low-Cost Dryer Designed for Low-Cost PM Sensors Measuring Ambient Air Quality
Sensors, 2021 Air pollution in urban areas is a huge concern that demands an efficient air quality control to ensure health quality standards. The hotspots can be located by increasing spatial distribution of ambient air quality monitoring for which the low-cost ...
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