Optimal air humidity in
hospitals
40-60%
NATURAL.
HYGIENIC.
HEALTHY.
Comfort zone 40-60 %
The healthy indoor climate in hospitals.
In hospitals, the treatment and recovery of patients is the main focus. A health-promoting indoor climate is therefore an important component in the overall range of services offered by a medical facility.
This is because scientific findings show that the indoor climate has a major influence on the health, well-being and performance of patients, doctors and nurses. The comfort zone of a person lies between 40 and 60 % in relation to the relative humidity (RH). Between these two values, the person feels comfortable, is efficient and remains healthy.
Health aspect
Best function of our natural protection
Optimal working conditions for the mucous membranes in nose and mouth. These protect patients, visitors and medical staff against the penetration of particles, bacteria and viruses into their airways.
Transmission rate of viruses drops
The transmission rate of viruses via the air is reduced because virus particles form larger droplets at a humidity level of 40-60 % and thus sink to the ground faster.
Shorter survival time of viruses
The survival time of viruses on surfaces is reduced at an air humidity of 40-60 %. Viruses with a fat cover (e.g. corona viruses) are most unstable under these conditions.
General well-being
Better hydration
of the skin
The skin's state of hydration is in the optimal range at an air humidity of 40-60 %. Complaints such as itching and skin irritation are reduced for patients and medical staff.
Lower evaporation rate of the eyes
At an air humidity of 40-60 %, significantly less moisture evaporates via the eyes. The eyes of patients and medical staff are thus better protected against dehydration.
Stress level, sleep quality, activity
A humidity of 40-60 % leads to less stress symptoms, increases the quality of sleep and improves the conditions for physical activities of patients and medical staff.
Performance
Improved concentration ability
Fewer symptoms
of fatigue
Increased
motivation
Doctors, nurses and carers who feel good and enjoy good health are demonstrably more concentrated, alert and motivated. Performance improves with the increase of exactly these three factors and also depends on controlled and hygienic indoor air. This added value then in turn benefits the patients' recovery process.
The advantages for your hospital:
- Best health protection for patients, doctors, nurses and caregivers
- Prevention of disease transmission in hospitals
- Faster recovery process of the patients
- Increased productivity and reduced error rate for doctors, nurses and caregivers
- Reduced sickness rate among staff
A stable comfort zone 40-60%
With heating in autumn/winter, the relative humidity decreases.
Keeping the air humidity stable in our comfort zone at 40-60 % is not always easy and can only be reliably guaranteed by technical humidification of the indoor air. Especially in autumn and winter, we quickly leave the optimal range between 40 and 60 % relative humidity due to the regular and necessary exchange of the heated indoor air with colder outside air. This is because cold air can physically absorb less moisture than warmer air. If this outside air now enters a warm room and warms up from, for example, 0 °C to 22 °C, the relative humidity (RH) of this heated air cannot exceed approx. 20 % in the end. This means that in winter, the supply of fresh air inevitably leads to a reduction in the humidity of the indoor air and to leaving the comfort zone of 40-60 %.
For this reason, the German Building Climate Association (FGK) recommends that planners, architects and operators of buildings supplement ventilation systems with professional air humidification systems to control the humidity and ensure a healthy indoor climate.
Our systems for air humidification in hospitals.
HygroMatik FlexLine
Steam humidifiers
HygroMatik FlexLine
Steam humidifiers
Humidification principle:
Isothermal, temperature remains unchanged during humidification
Water quality:
- Tap water of different qualities
- Demineralised water
- Partially softened water
Installation:
In the ventilation system or directly in the room
Special features:
Special ease of use through touch control
HygroMatik StandardLine
Steam humidifiers
HygroMatik StandardLine
Steam humidifiers
Humidification principle:
Isothermal, temperature remains unchanged during humidification
Water quality:
- Tap water of different qualities
- Demineralised water
- Partially softened water
Installation:
In the ventilation system or directly in the room
Special features:
Compact dimensions
HygroMatik HPS
High pressure system
HygroMatik HPS
High pressure system
Humidification principle:
Adiabatic, humidifies and cools simultaneously
Water quality:
Fully demineralised water without additives
Installation:
In the ventilation system
Special features:
Special ease of use through touch control
HygroMatik LPS
Low pressure system
HygroMatik LPS
Low pressure system
Humidification principle:
Adiabatic, humidifies and cools simultaneously
Water quality:
Fully demineralised water without additives
Installation:
In the ventilation system
Special features:
Compact dimensions
HygroMatik DDS
Pressurised steam system
HygroMatik DDS
Pressurised steam system
Humidification principle:
Isothermal, temperature remains unchanged during humidification
Feed steam quality:
Black steam or pure steam
Installation:
In the ventilation system
Special features:
Integration into existing pressurised steam network
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