Despite the increased use of prophylaxis and effective ART, and the decreased incidence of PCP, PCP-associated acute respiratory failure remains among the most common reasons for ICU admission in HIV-infected patients.
Open Cell Backer Rod. Open Cell Backer Rod is used for hot pour, where out-gassing and bubbling is a problem, or where quicker curing is needed (it enables 2-sided air exposure on some products). Open Cell foam is enable air to reach both sides of joint. VERY soft and compressible. Resistant to gas, oil and most solvents.
A backflow preventer is a method or mechanical device to prevent backflow. The basic method of preventing backflow is an air gap, which either eliminates a cross-connection or provides a barrier to backflow. Mechanical backflow preventers are devices that provide a physical barrier to backflow.