Which statement about C-PEC ventilation is true?

Which statement about C-PEC ventilation is true?

• A. Externally
• B. Internally
• C. Not vented
• D. Vent externally through dedicated exhaust

Answer: (D)

C-PEC ventilation is about containing hazardous drug aerosols and removing them from the area. The correct approach is to vent externally through a dedicated exhaust. This ensures contaminated air is expelled outside the building, helping maintain negative pressure relative to surrounding spaces and preventing recirculation into the room or building HVAC. Venting externally without a dedicated exhaust could risk cross-drafts or improper removal, and not venting at all would let hazardous air accumulate. Hence, external venting through a dedicated exhaust is the true practice.

C-PEC ventilation is about containing hazardous drug aerosols and removing them from the area. The correct approach is to vent externally through a dedicated exhaust. This ensures contaminated air is expelled outside the building, helping maintain negative pressure relative to surrounding spaces and preventing recirculation into the room or building HVAC.

Venting externally without a dedicated exhaust could risk cross-drafts or improper removal, and not venting at all would let hazardous air accumulate. Hence, external venting through a dedicated exhaust is the true practice.