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The use of an air filtration system in podiatry clinics

2003; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 13; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/0960312031000098116

1369-1619

Nichola McLarnon, Gordon Burrow, W. M. Maclaren, Kofi E. Aidoo, M.J. Hepher,

Climate Change and Health Impacts

A small-scale study was conducted to ascertain the efficiency and effectiveness of an air filtration system for use in podiatry/chiropody clinics (Electromedia Model 35F (A), Clean Air Ltd, Scotland, UK). Three clinics were identified, enabling comparison of data between podiatry clinics in the West of Scotland. The sampling was conducted using a portable Surface Air Sampler (Cherwell Laboratories, Bicester, UK). Samples were taken on two days at three different times before and after installation of the filtration units. The global results of the study indicate the filter has a statistically significant effect on microbial counts, with an average percentage decrease of 65%. This study is the first time, to the authors' knowledge, such a system has been tested within podiatric practice.