title: Bacterial contamination of compressed air for medical use.
abstract: The present study demonstrates a previously unnoticed source of bacterial contamination of locally manufactured compressed air for medical use. Air samples were drawn into a specially constructed device, and bacterial contents were identified from growth on agar plates. Various factors contributing to bacterial contamination of compressed air during production are mentioned and preventive measures are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000391:Air Microbiology; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D011312:Pressure