This study will investigate the efficacy of a novel air purification technology, Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO), has on pediatric patients hospitalized for respiratory distress. The study will take place at Mercyhealth Hospital - Rockton Avenue where all 23 pediatric rooms will be outfitted with portable PECO air purifying units. The main outcomes are the length of stay and progression to ICU, which will be compared with historical controls.
The goal of this study is to assess whether using PECO to purify air in a hospital can improve health outcomes for pediatric patients with respiratory distress. The results of this study will be used in three primary ways: 1. As evidence to support an installation of PECO in hospital HVAC systems to improve the standard of care for patients with respiratory distress 2. Towards dissemination efforts through publication in a peer-reviewed journal and presentation at national and international conferences 3. For informing healthcare providers and stakeholders There are no plans to repeat this study with other hospital partners
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
274
PECO air purifiers from Molekule will be placed in every patient room. Health metrics will be tracked for patients whose diagnosis is respiratory distress.
Mercyhealth Hospital - Rockton Avenue
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Length of stay
Total length of hospital stay for patient
Time frame: 5 months
Readmission rate
Rate of readmission within 30 days of discharge
Time frame: 1 months
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