21/11/2024
The Importance of EOLIS Air Manager air purifiers for veterinary clinic safety
In a veterinary clinic, numerous chemical products can be present in the air, posing potential risks to the health of staff, animals, and clients. These products include anaesthetics, disinfectants, sterilants, cleaning products, medications, and pharmaceuticals. To ensure a safe and hygienic working environment, it is crucial to invest in effective air purification solutions, such as the EOLIS Air Manager air purifiers from NatéoSanté.
Sources of chemical pollutants in veterinary environments
Anaesthetic products and their risks
Isoflurane and Sevoflurane:
- Use: general anaesthesia for animals.
- Effects: prolonged exposure can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness, and respiratory problems.
Nitrous oxide (N₂O):
- Use: anaesthesia and analgesia.
- Effects: long-term neurological problems, vitamin B12 disruption, anaemia.
Disinfectants and sterilants
Glutaraldehyde:
- Use: disinfection of medical equipment.
- Effects: respiratory tract irritation, allergic sensitisation, effects on the central nervous system.
Formaldehyde:
- Use: preservation of samples, disinfection.
- Effects: cancer, eye, nose, and throat irritation, allergic sensitisation.
Chlorine and chlorine-based products:
- Use: disinfection of surfaces and equipment.
- Effects: respiratory tract irritation, eye and skin irritation, respiratory problems.
Cleaning products
Ammonia:
- Use: cleaning floors and surfaces.
- Effects: respiratory tract, eye, and skin irritation.
Aliphatic hydrocarbons:
- Use: general cleaning.
- Effects: respiratory problems, skin irritation, neurological effects.
Medications and pharmaceuticals
Aerosolised antibiotics:
- Use: treatment of respiratory infections.
- Effects: allergic reactions, development of bacterial resistance.
Chemotherapeutic products:
- Use: cancer treatment.
- Effects: systemic toxicity, cancer, reproductive effects.
Pesticides and antiparasitic Products:
- Use: treatment of parasitic infestations.
- Effects: neurological toxicity, skin irritations, respiratory problems.
Medicinal aerosols and Sprays:
- Use: topical treatment of infections and irritations.
- Effects: respiratory tract irritation, neurological effects.
How to prevent the risks associated with air pollution in veterinary clinics: protective measures
To minimise exposure to these hazardous products and ensure a safe environment in the veterinary clinic, it is essential to implement the following protective measures:
- Adequate ventilation: ensure good ventilation to reduce concentrations of hazardous substances.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): use masks, gloves, and protective eyewear.
- Staff training: train staff on the risks and best practices for handling chemical products.
- Secure storage: store chemical products in well-ventilated and secure areas.
- Air quality monitoring: install devices to monitor air quality and detect leaks of anaesthetic gases or other volatile products.
- Destruction of air pollutants: install air purification systems to eliminate all types of air pollutants, whether chemicals, particles or micro-organisms.
Why invest in EOLIS Air Manager air purifiers?
EOLIS Air Manager air purifiers from NatéoSanté are specially designed to meet the needs of sensitive environments like veterinary clinics. Here’s why they are indispensable:
- High-performance filtration: equipped with medical-grade HEPA filters, they capture 99.97% of fine particles, including bacteria, viruses, and mould spores.
- Decontamination technology: use a combination of activated carbon filters and advanced decontamination technologies to neutralise volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and unpleasant odours.
- Continuous monitoring: integrate intelligent sensors to monitor air quality in real time, automatically adjusting settings to maintain clean and healthy air.
- Proven effectiveness: certified for their effectiveness against a wide range of pathogens, ensuring a safer environment for animals and staff.
- Activatable Deep Clean 60 function: On EOLIS Air Manager 600S and 1200S models, the patented Deep Clean 60 function uses controlled ozone to decontaminate surfaces by 99% without chemicals in 60 minutes. This technology is certified by Eurofins laboratory, allowing immediate reuse of the treated area, ensuring optimal hygiene.
- UV-C virucidal and bactericidal lamps: EOLIS Air Manager purifiers also integrate UV-C lamps, which are effective in destroying viruses and bacteria, adding an extra layer of protection.
Proven effectiveness: figures and in situ study in a veterinary clinic
Fine particles and formaldehyde are common airborne contaminants that pose significant health risks. Fine particles (PM2.5 and PM10) can penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, causing respiratory and heart diseases. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen that can cause eye, nose, throat irritation, and respiratory diseases.
A study conducted in situ at a veterinary clinic showed a significant reduction in formaldehyde levels after the installation of an EOLIS Air Manager 1200S air purifier. The performances measured in the veterinary clinic environment show:
- a 60% decrease in formaldehyde peaks
- and an 80% improvement in maintaining a compliant environment.
Veterinary clinics require special attention to hygiene due to the diversity of pathogens present. EOLIS AIR MANAGER purifiers are particularly useful in critical areas such as examination rooms, surgery rooms, and waiting areas, where air quality must be impeccable to prevent cross-infections.
Why choose NatéoSanté?
- Advanced technology: we use cutting-edge technology to ensure fast, effective decontamination.
- French manufacturing: our professional air purifiers are produced in the Pays de la Loire region of France.
- Reliable and safe: our systems are designed to be safe, effective and easy to use, offering total peace of mind.
- Certified performance: our technology is certified by independent French laboratories, guaranteeing reliable and verified results..
Conclusion
Equipping veterinary clinics with EOLIS Air Manager air purifiers allows maintaining high hygiene standards, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for animals, staff, and visitors. With advanced technologies such as HEPA filters, continuous monitoring, the Deep Clean 60 function, and UV-C lamps, these professional purifiers offer a comprehensive solution to improve indoor air quality.
