Comparison of microbiological contents of compressed air in two Danish hospitals. Effect of oil and water reduction in air‐generating units

In a comparative study microbiological contamination of compressed air for medical use produced in oil‐lubricated and oil‐free compressors was investigated. Significantly lower levels of bacterial Contamination were observed in the air produced by oil‐free compressors; but if the air is transported to operating rooms and intensive care units through extensive pipeline systems previously contaminated by oil‐lubricated compressors, the bacterial count at peripheral air outlets remains unchanged.

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