What are the ventilation requirements for a single room local decontamination unit?

To reduce the possible recontamination of instruments the preferred direction of air flow is from the “clean” area to the “dirty” area. When installing ventilation equipment consideration should be given to the heat and steam generated by the decontamination equipment used. An extraction fan sited above the “dirty” area will help provide the correct direction of air movement and assist in providing a comfortable working environment for staff. The use of freestanding or ceiling-mounted fan units is not recommended.