May
23
2011
HAIs are the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. Education and behavior modification, along with new technology, can have a significant impact in reducing HAIs. Whatever the new procedure or product, it must have proof that it reduces infection rates.
In general, it’s better to re-engineer the system than to try and educate people about it (i.e. it’s better to build cars with seat belts and airbags than trying to tell people to drive more carefully).
The Nephros DSU studies show a reduction in infection rates with the use of this .005 micron ultrafilter. A number of hospitals have installed these filters and have seen an significant improvement in their HAI rates.
Biological Water Filters creates biologically engineered water filters that are required for immuno-compromised patients in hospitals and health-conscious consumers in homes. To learn more, contact us today at 407-444-1066.
Apr
05
2011
The Nephros Safe Spout ultrafilter (SSU) removes bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites and endotoxins. This filter is easily installed at the faucet outlet and is a true end-point filter.
Hospital acquired infections and associated costs are on the rise. The Nephros SSU is an important addition to patient safety initiatives for HAI’s.
Biological Water Filters creates biologically engineered water filters that are required for immuno-compromised patients in hospitals and health-conscious consumers in homes. To learn more, contact us today at 407-444-1066.
Mar
26
2010
William Costerton, PhD, spoke at the 30th Annual Dialysis conference (ADC) in Seattle and provided an excellent site that highlights the problems of biofilm in medical water systems.
Dr. Costerton indicated that biofilms are present in 80% of infections. Biofilms can cause infections in ICU’s, Burn Units, and Dialysis; plus, they can be found in dental unit water lines. Biofilms have even been found attached to a patient’s pacemaker.
The Nephros DSU is a .005 micron filter – which can filter out these biofilms. Expected life span is approximately 3 months on a standard faucet and 1 year when used post RO (reverse osmosis).