ISTARI Expeditionary
ISTARI
Enclosure for extended care and critical care interventions in a temporary healthcare facility in an austere environment for patients who require airborne, droplet, or contact isolation precautions.
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Design Features
Technical Specs
Performance Testing
Safety & Operability
ISTARI Expeditionary In Action
Design Features
- Expanded footprint with lightweight fixed structural supports
- Clear plastic walls and replaceable modular components compatible with decontamination and disposal methods
- Integrated air intake filters and HEPA outflow filter attached to blower fan
- Patient access via two HugSuits and lean-in windows
- Equipment access via conduit panel for wires
Technical Specs
- Design Specification Requirements / Operational Airflow = Device shall perform at least 12 air exchanges per hour
- Performance is ~20 air exchanges/hour
- HEPA (99.97% particulates @ 0.3μ)
Performance Testing
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| Electrical and Mechanical Safety |
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In Development
ISTARI Expeditionary in Action

ISTARI Expeditionary Exercise
Puerto Rico | July 2023
ISTARI Expeditionary in 3D
ISTARI Expeditionary Illustrations
Connect with
the UNMC Team
To learn more about how ISTARI will revolutionize infection prevention and control, contact us at gchs@unmc.edu or visit unmc.edu/healthsecurity.