UVC - Heathcare Update

 

Company Statement - regarding NDM-1 superbug

 

UVC is effective against Enterobacteriacae and any other bacteria regardless of type or virulence, because it disrupts the DNA/RNA of any microbial leading to cell death and as importantly breaks the superbug mutation cycle significantly restricting the spread of infections by killing all the pathogens that come into contact with the UVC radiation. 

 

This is particularly relevant where air is re-circulated in enclosed spaces served by air conditioning systems which covers most UK commercial buildings and non patient care areas in NHS hospitals. In addition UVC provides a protective barrier against intrusion from outside air

 

1. Bacterial Counts Significantly Reduced

 

"Average levels (organisms/m3 air) of total bacteria found in the air prior to the UV installation were 45.5 and 25.5

"Average levels (organisms/m3 air) of total bacteria found in the air after the UV installation were 8.67 and .418"
 

 

2. Ultraviolet Lighting During Orthopaedic Surgery and the Rate of Infection.

 

 

3. Germicidal UVC Lights Improve Clinical Pregnancy Rates for IVF Lab, New Study Finds

 

Bethlehem, Pa., September 2008 –

 

A seven and a half-year study conducted in the In Vitro Fertilisation Cleanroom Laboratory of the Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network found that the use of ultraviolet C or “UVC” lights installed in the HVAC system had a clinically significant impact on clinical pregnancy rates (CPR).

 

The + beta and CPR increased by an average of 17.8% and 18.2%, respectively,  following 10 of the 13 change-outs of the Steril-Aire UVC Emitters™ over the test period.

 

SIGNIFICANT
CLINICAL
 IMPACT