UVGI decreased HVAC microbial colonization and was associated with reduced NICU environment and tracheal microbial colonization-Buffalo, NY

A 2½ year, peer-reviewed study shows a greater than 5 Log microbial load reduction per square centimeter of HVAC coil in just 6 days! This study documents significant reductions in VAP and a decrease in antibiotic use in NICU high-risk patients as well as medical savings of more than $500,000 in the first year.