Comparison of Four Skin Decontamination Procedures Using Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) Following Cutaneous VX Exposure in Guinea Pigs

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Abstract:

The objective of this study was to determine whether the effectiveness of Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion RSDL as an immediate decontamination DC product following cutaneous exposure to VX was affected by the DC procedure. Fur-clipped, male, anaesthetized guinea pigs were used subjects.

Author(s):
Koplovitz, Irwin ; Schulz, Susan ; Morgan, Julia ; Reed, Robert ; Clarkson, Edward ; Hurst, C. G.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH INST OF CHEMICAL DEFENSE ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Jan 2016,29 Jul 2016
Pagination:
0011

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USAMRICD-TR-17-01
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
Decontamination, nerve agents, lethality, laboratory animals, fur, biomedical research, animals, guinea pigs
Field(s)/Group(s):
Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare, Biology
Keyword(s):
Decontamination procedures, RSDL(Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion), VX(nerve agent), cutaneous exposure, dc(decontamination), organophosphorus nerve agents
Report Date:
2015 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2017 Aug 19