Invasive ventilator exhaust in critical care: aerosol transmission risks and management strategies-a narrative review
1. Why This Article Matters Invasive mechanical ventilation is the cornerstone of critical care. Yet, one major risk remains overlooked in daily practice: Ventilator exhaust can carry infectious aerosols, biofilm fragments, volatile anesthetics, and VOCs into the ICU environment — posing real risks for patients and staff. This review synthesizes decades of microbiology, aerosol physics, […]