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Every day fecal matter goes under the microscope. There, lab technicians examine it for evidence of disease and parasites. Relatively recently, fecal matter transplants and pills have made medical news. Despite our squeamish reactions to this topic, fecal matter deserves respect – after all, it can force an airliner to go off course. Why do… Learn More
Category: Fume Hoods
Content centered around Sentry Air System’s high quality ductless, ducted, and portable clean rooms used to limit exposure to toxic fumes and vapors
Digital dentistry: Are you properly filtering those 3D printer fumes?
As the price tag decreases and the precision and accuracy increases, the incorporation of 3D printers in dental and orthodontic practices are becoming more prevalent. For decades, dental professionals have been trained on the art of making molds, splints, partials, surgical drill patterns and a variety of other oral apparatuses. The easiest way to describe… Learn More
Fume Extraction for Electrical Potting and Encapsulating Compounds
Electrical components including PCBs, wires, and other assemblies require a form of “seal” to protect them from environmental exposures that could result in electrical shorts, sparks or complete electrical failure. There are a variety of products and techniques on the market used to create these seals. For today’s discussion we will focus on the product… Learn More
Local pharmacy impressed by Containment Hood, Technical Knowledge
A local pharmacy in Houston, TX recently purchased one of our Ductless Containment Hoods for their specialty compounding application. Like most compounding applications, their process generates fine powder-like particulate consisting of a variety of medication. Without a source of air capture and filtration this particulate becomes airborne and may be inhaled by pharmacists or technicians;… Learn More
Lab hoods in simulated pharmacies should be high-fidelity and cost-effective
From astronauts to big rig drivers, computer-simulated work environments are key to their professional success. Other professions also use simulated work environments but they do not rely solely on computers. Pharmacy simulation training Simulation-based training can increase therapeutic knowledge and enhance student performance in a risk-free environment.1 For example, many university pharmacy schools use computerized… Learn More
Custom compounding hoods for veterinary pharmacy
Similar to non-sterile pharmaceutical compounding for human medication, veterinary pharmacists use their vast knowledge and technical skill to create custom medications for each of their animal patients. One popular option is encapsulated medication, where a drug in powder form is enclosed in a non-flavored, hard, gelatinous shell that is easy for animals to swallow. These… Learn More
Testimonial: Sentry Air portable clean room increased screen-repair business
Jamey Dunham runs Repair Proz, an electronics repair business in Murfreesboro,Tennessee. He can repair just about any electronic device he encounters. These days, repairing electronic computer tablets with broken screens is a major part of his business. Dust vulnerability Microelectronic components in computerized devices are vulnerable to dust. A single speck can render them useless,… Learn More
Controlling dust generated during internal fire extinguisher maintenance
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recommends annual external maintenance checks of all portable fire extinguishers. In addition, OSHA has set internal maintenance requirements based on type of extinguisher. See below chart: Type of Extinguisher Test Interval (years) Soda acid (soldered brass shells) (until 1/1/82) (1) Soda acid (stainless steel shell) 5 Cartridge operated… Learn More
Reducing Exposure to Airborne Hormones during Compounding
Hormone therapy is commonly used to treat menopause symptoms in women. Though research into hormone therapy and its long term health effects have posed differing results over time, it is still a popular option to many who are looking to ease the symptoms of menopause. One treatment for hormone therapy is the use of pharmaceutical… Learn More
Testimonial: Margaret Burnham, Art Conservator, Birmingham Museum of Art
Many people would be surprised to know that the people who protect art need protection, too. Health hazards for conservators The products conservators use do a good job of mending and preserving art objects, but they may emit fumes or particles that shouldn’t be inhaled. At the Birmingham Museum of Art, Margaret Burnham focuses on… Learn More