The official date for USP 797 is steadily approaching. The latest revision of guidelines defines proper sterile compounding procedures for CSP’s (compounded sterile preparations) including injections, infusions, and IV bags. By November 1, 2023 applicable facilities must follow all guidelines in order to preserve medication quality. USP 797 sterile compounding rules applies to hospitals, other… Learn More
Category: Industry Applications
Learn more about Sentry Air System’s influence in different applications, such as: Welding, Soldering, Laboratories, and much more.
Using Filtration to Help Address Common Exhaust Hood Issues – Exhaust Filter Box
Using Exhaust Hoods or Ducted Fume Hoods can lead to a variety of issues that affect the operation and safety of the fume hood. Below are a few common issues or concerns experienced with Exhaust Hoods. • Ductwork particulate build-up resulting in downtime and costly maintenance procedures (Haugen, 2018) • Safety concerns associated with ductwork… Learn More
Germ Killer UV Air Purifier – Powerful UV Air Cleaner to Help Reduce Disease Transmission
During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our product development team saw a need for an ambient air cleaner that used UV light to help prevent disease transmission. After extensive product and market research, we concluded that the UV air purifiers on the market had issues with UV light leaks and lacked safety features… Learn More
Help Prevent PCR Contamination with Laminar Flow Hoods
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) requires strict laboratory protocol and procedures to prevent contamination and ensure accurate results (Rhea-McManus, 2022). PCR has revolutionized molecular biology and gene studies but recently became widely known for pathogen tests such as COVID-19 (Rhea-McManus, 2022). Laboratories should utilize Laminar Flow Hoods or Portable Clean Rooms for preparation and other sensitive… Learn More
Industrial Fume Control Solutions to Help Meet Year-End Budget Balances
Are you looking for a helpful purchase that can satisfy year-end budget balances and add a safety benefit to your workplace? Industrial Engineering Respiratory Controls provide added safety with a quick turnaround to fulfill budget surpluses. Industrial Fume Control Systems not only help improve worker safety and morale but also help facilities be ready… Learn More
Safety in the Science Classroom: Chemistry Fume Hoods and Air Cleaners
To improve safety in the science classroom, educational facilities should utilize Fume Hoods and Air Cleaners. Fume Hoods, such as Ductless Fume Hoods or Exhaust Hoods, provide the first layer of defense against harmful fumes and particulate created from experiments, demonstrations, or studies. Chemistry Fume Hoods can also help protect from other hazards such… Learn More
Rotary Evaporator Fume Control
Rotary evaporators can release hazardous solvent fumes while using or cleaning the system, or while emptying the solvent trap (UCLA, 2010). Operators should consider fume inhalation risks and utilize respiratory engineering controls, such as a ductless fume hood or exhaust hood, to protect their safety and the overall laboratory’s safety. What are Rotary Evaporators? Rotary… Learn More
Best Practices for Advance Spiking of IV Bags
To protect the safety of the patient, the Joint Commission and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) advise to always spike IV bags in an ISO Class 5 Cleanroom environment. Following best practices for advance spiking of IV bags helps prevent microbial growth, safeguard the health of the patient, and preserve the beyond-use date (BUD), expiration date,… Learn More
Pharmaceutical Compounding… Are you doing it Safely?
Practicing safe pharmaceutical compounding helps protect the pharmacist from exposure to harmful substances and particulate, as well as preserve the safety of the medication for the patient. Compounding entails the creation of a drug customized to meet the unique needs of an individual patient (Ref. 1). A compounding pharmacist uses a licensed physician’s prescription to… Learn More
Stool Culture + Sentry Air Systems
What is Stool Culture? Stool culture is the process of testing a sample of stool in order to determine whether you have an infection in your lower digestive tract due to pathogenic germs such as bacteria, fungus, viruses, or protozoa. This test is used to identify the various types of bacteria that can cause disease… Learn More