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Continual advances in medicine and technology necessitate constant reevaluation of the air-conditioning needs of hospitals and medical facilities. Medical evidence has shown that proper air conditioning is helpful in preventing and treating many conditions, and ventilation requirements exist to protect against harmful occupational exposures. Although the need for clean and conditioned air in healthcare facilities is high, the relatively high cost of air conditioning demands efficient design and operation to ensure economical energy management.

Chapter Table of Contents

Air Conditioning in Disease Prevention and Treatment

HOSPITAL FACILITIES

Air Quality

Specific Design Criteria

Continuity of Service and Energy Concepts

OUTPATIENT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

Diagnostic Clinics

Treatment Clinics

NURSING FACILITIES

Design Concepts and Criteria

Applicability of Systems

DENTAL CARE FACILITIES

Citation: 2011 ASHRAE Handbook -- HVAC Applications: Chapter 8,Health-Care Facilities