UVGI News and Articles
- Illuminating Infection Control
Excerpt:
"Pandemic flu, TB, common colds, MRSA ... are you doing all you can to prevent these and other infectious pathogens from contaminating your patient compartment and medical devices? If not, it might be time to consider the benefits of adding ultraviolet C-band (UV-C) lighting to your ambulance disinfection procedures."
- Lumalier Lights the Way With Ultraviolet Disinfection Techniques
Excerpt:
"From the resurgence of tuberculosis to the emergence of avian flu, the threat of infectious disease is omnipresent. Chuck Dunn and the people of Memphis-based Lumalier have spent the past 20 years working to reduce these and other threats through technology."
- The U.S. EPA’s National Homeland Security Research Center Technology
Testing and Evaluation Program (TTEP) is carrying out performance tests
on homeland security technologies. The Research Triangle Institute, under
TTEP, recently evaluated the performance of the Lumalier ADPL-60-8.
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These are sites relating to the efficacy of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irridiation and are not endorsements of Lumalier
- New Air Quality Testing Technology Initiated At Salvation Army Harbor Light Shelter
Excerpt:
"...the Silent Air Mover (SAM) system was installed at the shelter, which marked the first United States usage of the new technology in ultra-violet lights that kill bacteria."
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- Technology to Watch
Is the promise of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) truth or hype?
Excerpt:
"A well designed UV system can eliminate 99% of tuberculosis, 100% of small pox, influenza, SARS, and avian flu. It doesn't have much effect on anthrax spores, but that's not a problem, because anthrax spores can easily be filtered by a high efficiency filter."
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- What is TB? How is TB spread? What is latent TB infection?
What is TB disease?Learn about these subjects and more at
the CDC National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention - Division
of Tuberculosis Elimination website.
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- Current Trends in UVGI Air and Surface Disinfection. A
reprint of the article appearing in the June 2002 issue of INVironment
IAQ newsletter by W.J. Kowalski, PE, PhD, The Pennsylvania State University
and Charles E. Dunn, Sr., President & CEO, LumalierTM.
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- UV Lamps Could Reduce Worker Sickness A reprint
in its entirety of an article by Emma Ross, Associated Press, London.
This article was posted on Friday, November 28, 2003 and appeared in
several U.S. newspapers.
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- UV light to lock TB out of jail. Shelby first county to get
system that kills bacteria in air. A reprint in its entirety
of an article by Tom Charlier, the Commercial Appeal.
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- Studies Show That M. Tuberculosis is Killed if The Organisms
Are Exposed Sufficiently to UVGI
Excerpt:
In some climates or in certain high-risk areas of a facility, use of natural and mechanical ventilation may not be feasible. In these situations, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) or portable HEPA units may provide a less expensive alternative to more expensive environmental measures that require structural alterations to the facility. these measures may be particularly useful in larger wards, TB clinic waiting areas or inpatient areas such as television or recreation rooms where TB patients congregate" this information may be found in its entirety at World Health Organization's web site.
Read excerpt from The Guidelines for The Prevention of Tuberculosis
- "Tuberculosis and HIV Infection"
New England Journal of Medicine (12/26/91) Vol. 325, No. 26, P. 1882
Stead, William W. and Lofgren, John P.
Excerpt:
Hospitals and clinics providing care for persons with HIV should therefore use upper-air sterilization by the germicidal portion of the ultraviolet spectrum. If air recirculation continues to occur air should be irradiated with germicidal ultraviolet light or filtered through a high efficiency particulate air filter. This would exhaust all resources to prevent the transmission of tubercle bacilli to particularly susceptible individuals. Taking action would be especially important as the spread of organisms resistant to multiple drugs become more prevalent, the researchers conclude.
- NIOSH-Funded Study Simulates Hospital Room to Test UV System
for Employee TB Protection
Excerpt:
ventilation and UVGI worked together to remove or inactivate the airborne TB-like bacteria at a greater rate than either system working alone.
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- Health Care for the Homeless Information Resource Center
Newsletter, Opening Doors, January 1998
Researchers Test UV Rays to Fight TB
Excerpt:
The newest weapon in the war on tuberculosis is as old as the sun. The National TB Coalition, led by principal investigator Philip W. Brickner, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Community Medicine at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City, has embarked on a multi-million dollar, five-year study of the use of ultraviolet (UV) waves to control the spread of TB in homeless shelters in six cities around the country.
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Articles and Publications
- Riley, R.L., M.D. 1994. Ultraviolet Air Disinfection: Rationale for Whole Building Irradiation. Infection Control and Epidemiology 15:324-328.
- Nardell, Edward, M.D. 1996. The Evidence for UVGI Efficacy. Power Prescriptions Volume 2: Number 5. Pages 1, 6, 7.
- Ridzo, Renee, M.D.; Kenyon, Thomas, M.D., M.P.H.; Luski-Hawk, Roberta M.D.; Schultz, Carol, R.N.; Valway, Sarah, D.M.D., M.P.H.; Onora, Ida M., M.D. 1997. Nosocomial Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Subsequent Transmission of MultiDrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in a Healthcare Worker. Infection Control Hospital Epidemiology 18: 422-423.
- Stead, William, M.D. Understanding Tuberculosis Today - A Handbook for Professionals. Eighth Edition.
- Riley, Richard L., M.D.; Nardell, Edward, M.D. 1989. Clearing the Air - The Theory and Application of Ultraviolet Air Disinfection 139: 1286-1294.
- Stead, William, M.D.; Yeung, Carole, R.N., C.I.C.; Hartnett, Carolyn, B.S.N., C.O.H.N. 1996. Probable Role of Ultraviolet Irradiation in Preventing Transmission of Tuberculosis: A Case Study. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 17: 11-13.
- Nardell, Edward A., M.D. 1995. Interrupting Transmission from Patients With Unsuspected tuberculosis: A Unique role for Upper-Room Ultraviolet Air Disinfection. American Journal of Infection Control 23: 156-164.
- Degioia, Phyllis. December, 1996. UVGI Induct Air Disinfection. Power Prescriptions Indoor Air Quality; Volume 1; Number 9:8.
- Prowrite, Inc. 1996. UVGI for Infection Control in Hospitals. Tech Application; EPRI Community Environmental Center; TA-106887.
- Prowrite, Inc. 1996. UVGI for Air Disinfection in a Medical Facility. Tech Application; EPRI Community Environmental Center; TA-107115
- Prowrite, Inc. 1997. UVGI control of TB Infection in a Prison System. Tech Application; EPRI Community Environmental Center; TA-108415.
- Vanvalkenberg, Jaan. September 2, 1997. Local Firm Makes New Anti-Disease Light Fixture. The Commercial Appeal; Section B. 1 & 5.
- Butgereit, Betsy. October 2, 1997. UV Light to Fight TB in Homeless Shelter Tests. The Birmingham News; Section A. 1-2.
- Scott, Jonathan. July 12, 1996. Memphis Lighting Maker Finds Ready Market for TB-Killing Fixtures. Memphis Healthcare News.
- Staff. March 10-14, 1997. Resurgence in TB Sparks Commercial Lighting Sales. The Memphis Business Journal.
- Nolan, Charles M. 1997. Editorial: Nosocomial Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis - Global Spread of the Third Epidemic. The Journal of Infectious Diseases: 176. 748-751.
- Ritacco, Viviana: Di Lonardo, Marta; Reniero, Ana: Ambroggi, Marta; Barbera, Lucia: Dambrosi, Alicia; Lopez, Beatriz: Isola, Nelida; De Kantor, Isabel. 1997. Nosocomial Spread of Human Immunodefiency Virus Related MultiDrug Resistant Tuberculosis in Bueno Aires. The Journal of Infectious Diseases; 176. 637-642.
- Nardell, Edward A.; Barnhart, Scott; Permutt, Solbert. November 12, 1993. Control of Tuberculosis in Health Care Facilities: The Rational Application of Patient Isolation, Building Ventilation, Air Filtration, Ultraviolet Air Disinfection, and Personal Respirators. Conference - The American College of Chest Physicians and The American Thoracic Society. Chicago, Ill.
Audiovisual Material
- Enlightened Prevention. Video. Produced by Electric Power Research Institute and The National Tuberculosis Coalition. 7 minutes.
- Droplets of Death. Video. Produced by The Labor Institute of New York. 24 minutes.