What affects air quality in a hospital
The main pieces of hospital air pollution include:
PM
Comes from surgery, medical equipment, construction, and HVAC systems
CO2
The more people in the room, the higher the CO2 level
CO
Ventilation systems, medical equipment, and waste disposal can all give it off
Ozone
Ozone generators are used to disinfect water, air, and medical gear
VOCs
Found in cleaners, disinfectants, paint, glue, and medical gases
HCHO
Building materials such as pressed wood, carpet, furniture, and some medical devices
Microbes
Patients, medical staff, the surroundings, food, and water
Air Pollutants in Hospitals
Common air pollutants found in hospitals and how they affect health
PM & PM10
It irritates the lungs and airways and leads to breathing trouble.
VOCs
It stings the eyes, nose, and throat.
CO
It cuts the amount of oxygen the blood can carry
HCHO
Irritation, allergies, and breathing discomfort
Ozone
Irritated airways, and worse asthma
Microbes
It can cause lung infections and skin infections
Health Impacts
Poor air in a hospital can cause a number of health problems, including:
DID YOU KNOW?
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that indoor air pollution causes 4.3 million deaths each year worldwide.
Where hospital air pollution comes from
Air pollutants in hospitals come from medical procedures (VOCs, aerosols), cleaning chemicals (VOC emissions), medical equipment (particulates), HVAC systems (recirculated pollutants), construction and renovation (dust, particles), and human activity (outdoor pollutants)
Air Quality Solutions
Air monitoring is a core part of managing hospital air. By monitoring the air, hospitals can find the areas where it is poor and take steps to improve it.
Fresh Air Machine
The Prana Air fresh air machine is an advanced air cleaner. It removes up to 99.5% of pollutants, allergens, and odors, and supplies plenty of oxygen. It is easy to use and maintain, and you can control it with a mobile app or a remote. It is a great way to give patients, staff, and visitors healthier air.
- Multi-layer HEPA filters included
- Up to 99.5% filtration efficiency
- Improves air ventilation
App Solutions
Our mobile and dashboard apps help you monitor and manage the air in real time
The Comparison
The Prana Air Fresh Air Machine lifts hospital air quality by filtering out pollution, allergens, and odors while delivering plenty of oxygen. Without it, the air may go unpurified and short on oxygen. That can affect both patient recovery and infection control.
Without Fresh Air Solutions
- Higher risk of infection
- Lower comfort levels
- More absenteeism
With Fresh Air Solutions
- Higher work productivity
- Better comfort levels
- Lower risk of infection
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Prana Air builds advanced air monitors made for hospitals, so the indoor air stays healthier and safer.
Prana Air systems supply fresh, oxygen-rich air while filtering out pollution and odors. That supports patient recovery and tightens infection control. It also makes the healing space more comfortable.
Yes. Prana Air systems are built to fit in smoothly, with little disruption to daily work. Our team sets it up and stays on hand for support.
The fresh air machine removes a wide range of pollution, including VOCs, fine particles, odors, and allergens. Its filters clear them out well.
Yes. Prana Air offers full upkeep and support, so the air monitoring system keeps running at its best.
Absolutely. Prana Air's simple platform lets you reach live and past data from anywhere, so you can decide fast and act quickly when the air shifts.
Yes. Prana Air's monitors follow industry standards for accuracy and dependability, so you get data that meets the required quality standards every time.
With accurate, live data, the Prana Air monitor lets you get ahead of air problems, give better patient care, and protect staff health. It keeps the space safe and comfortable, which helps healing and recovery.
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