Monthly Archives: September 2020

Want to Control Bacteria Growth? Control Moisture

We’ve all crinkled our noses when we’ve caught a whiff of wet clothes that sat in the clothes hamper too long. They smell bad. Our noses are warning us that bacteria are growing in those smelly clothes—and some types of bacteria can be bad for us. Bacteria in Healthcare Settings Bacteria in healthcare settings may…

Why Is Humidity Important?

Moisture matters. Just ask any runner who’s slogged through a steamy afternoon. The same can be said for medical professionals trying to analyze a person’s breath. Here’s what happens. Humidity Can Impact Accuracy and Damage Equipment During medical procedures, an anesthesiologist measures the concentration of carbon dioxide exhaled by a patient. They do this to…