Air-Based Chemical Patient Decontamination Methodologies for Arctic Regions Using Methly Salicylate as a Chemical Agent Surrogate on a Litter-Bound Manikin
This study evaluated a mobile air shower for patient decontamination without disrobing or rinsing, an alternative for Arctic conditions where water is scarce. A manikin in extreme cold weather gear was exposed to 10 µL of methyl salicylate (MeS), a sulfur mustard surrogate, and placed in a horizonta...
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| author | Shadd, Marcus D. |
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| description | This study evaluated a mobile air shower for patient decontamination without disrobing or rinsing, an alternative for Arctic conditions where water is scarce. A manikin in extreme cold weather gear was exposed to 10 µL of methyl salicylate (MeS), a sulfur mustard surrogate, and placed in a horizontal chamber on a military litter. Airborne MeS was measured using a ppbRAE 3000 detector to assess inhalation risk for the patient and decontamination team. Three methods were tested: an air-knife system, paper towels, and no decontamination, with 10 trials each (30 total). ANOVA analysis showed significant reductions in airborne MeS with air-knife (81%) and paper towels (78%) compared to no decontamination (p < 0.002), but no statistical difference between the two methods (p = 0.9871). Results suggest both methods reduce inhalation risk for responders. Future research should assess the air shower’s effectiveness across various chemicals and explore containment strategies to prevent cross-contamination. |
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| spelling | afit-etd-9276 Air-Based Chemical Patient Decontamination Methodologies for Arctic Regions Using Methly Salicylate as a Chemical Agent Surrogate on a Litter-Bound Manikin Shadd, Marcus D. This study evaluated a mobile air shower for patient decontamination without disrobing or rinsing, an alternative for Arctic conditions where water is scarce. A manikin in extreme cold weather gear was exposed to 10 µL of methyl salicylate (MeS), a sulfur mustard surrogate, and placed in a horizontal chamber on a military litter. Airborne MeS was measured using a ppbRAE 3000 detector to assess inhalation risk for the patient and decontamination team. Three methods were tested: an air-knife system, paper towels, and no decontamination, with 10 trials each (30 total). ANOVA analysis showed significant reductions in airborne MeS with air-knife (81%) and paper towels (78%) compared to no decontamination (p < 0.002), but no statistical difference between the two methods (p = 0.9871). Results suggest both methods reduce inhalation risk for responders. Future research should assess the air shower’s effectiveness across various chemicals and explore containment strategies to prevent cross-contamination. 2025-03-01T08:00:00Z text application/pdf https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/8273 https://scholar.afit.edu/context/etd/article/9276/viewcontent/AFIT_ENV_MS_25_M_097_Shadd_Marcus.pdf Theses and Dissertations AFIT Scholar Methyl Salicylate Air-Knife Paper towel method Dry decontamination CREMO Environmental Chemistry Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene |
| spellingShingle | Methyl Salicylate Air-Knife Paper towel method Dry decontamination CREMO Environmental Chemistry Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Shadd, Marcus D. Air-Based Chemical Patient Decontamination Methodologies for Arctic Regions Using Methly Salicylate as a Chemical Agent Surrogate on a Litter-Bound Manikin |
| title | Air-Based Chemical Patient Decontamination Methodologies for Arctic Regions Using Methly Salicylate as a Chemical Agent Surrogate on a Litter-Bound Manikin |
| title_full | Air-Based Chemical Patient Decontamination Methodologies for Arctic Regions Using Methly Salicylate as a Chemical Agent Surrogate on a Litter-Bound Manikin |
| title_fullStr | Air-Based Chemical Patient Decontamination Methodologies for Arctic Regions Using Methly Salicylate as a Chemical Agent Surrogate on a Litter-Bound Manikin |
| title_full_unstemmed | Air-Based Chemical Patient Decontamination Methodologies for Arctic Regions Using Methly Salicylate as a Chemical Agent Surrogate on a Litter-Bound Manikin |
| title_short | Air-Based Chemical Patient Decontamination Methodologies for Arctic Regions Using Methly Salicylate as a Chemical Agent Surrogate on a Litter-Bound Manikin |
| title_sort | air based chemical patient decontamination methodologies for arctic regions using methly salicylate as a chemical agent surrogate on a litter bound manikin |
| topic | Methyl Salicylate Air-Knife Paper towel method Dry decontamination CREMO Environmental Chemistry Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene |
| url | https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/8273 https://scholar.afit.edu/context/etd/article/9276/viewcontent/AFIT_ENV_MS_25_M_097_Shadd_Marcus.pdf |
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