Iatrogenic infection associated with positive airway pressure therapy: a review of precedent, epidemiology, bioaerosols and risk mitigation

Olivia A. McGuiness*, Sheila Sivam, Collette Menadue, Rania O. Salama, Sebastiaan Van Hal, Brendon J. Yee, Amanda J. Piper

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Abstract

Currently, evidence-based guidelines about cleaning positive airway pressure devices for maintenance or reprocessing for a new user do not exist. There is no strong evidence of harm caused by contaminated positive airway pressure equipment. Future research opportunities exist to streamline cleaning processes, assure hygiene, and reduce waste.

Original languageEnglish
Article number102017
Pages (from-to)1-10
Number of pages10
JournalSleep Medicine Reviews
Volume79
Early online date22 Oct 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2025

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Keywords

  • Bacteria
  • Contamination
  • Continuous positive airway pressure
  • Cross-infection
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • Sleep apnea

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