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Several investigators have demonstrated that one type of protected environment, the Life Island unit*, can be used for patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy. Several disadvantages have been noted with this type of unit. The patient is confined to the bed and a small adjacent area. Bathing and toilet facilities must be provided from outside of the unit. Patient procedures are time-consuming since they must be performed though plastic sleeves on the side of the unit. Because there is turbulent air flow, organisms may disseminate in the unit from sites of contamination on the patient.
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Bodey, G.P. (1969). Laminar Air Flow Unit for Patients Undergoing Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Mirand, E.A., Back, N. (eds) Germ-Free Biology Experimental and Clinical Aspects. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 3. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6495-3_3
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