Effectiveness of FDA-Cleared Wound Cleansers to Sanitize Surgical Tools and Surfaces in Austere Environments
Abstract
Warrior medics experience unique circumstances when performing surgery in austere environments which sometimes require immediate re-use capability, efficacy in extreme temperatures, and rapid, long-lasting disinfection of surgical tools. Surgical-associated infections pose a significant risk to war-fighters in an austere theater. Mass casualty situations require re-use of surgical instruments, necessitating swift and effective disinfection methods.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1174244
Entities
People
- A M Mallory
- Jason Rall
- K J Baker
- M C Ervin
- M Sandoval
- P. Blough
- S. J. Anderson
Organizations
- 59th Medical Wing