As with clean rooms, HEPA filters are a necessity for hospitals to prevent cross contamination between patients and the spread of infectious and dangerous diseases. In the age of COVID-19, HEPA filters have become an essential part of preventing the spread of the disease and protecting hospital personnel and patients.

Surgical Suites:

It is very critical that the air in an operating room be filtered and kept clean and clear. HEPA filters are used to remove airborne contaminants that could be of danger to patients when their organs are exposed during medical procedures.

Incubators:

Newborns are susceptible to a wide range of diseases due to their weak immune system. HEPA filters remove bacteria, viruses, and infectious materials from the air in incubators and are especially important in neonatal intensive care units. They ensure that the air flow is free and clear of microbes.

Warming Beds:

Warming beds are used in closed circuit forced air systems to keep patients at a controlled temperature. HEPA filters are used in forced air systems to capture and contain dangerous particulate matter and keep them from a patient’s bed.

Laboratories:

Laboratories function much like a clean room and deal with dangerous pathogens. HEPA filters for such conditions are required by law and are specifically designed to remove microbes, pathogens, and contaminants to prevent them from spreading outside the testing environment.