Use of a Pressure Cooker to Achieve Sterilization for an Expeditionary Environment

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Abstract:

Sterilization of medical and dental instruments in an expeditionary environment presents a myriad of logistical challenges to include portability, cost, and the need for adequate electrical power. The off-label use of pressure cookers to sterilize instruments presents a low-cost, easily procured option for sterilization in military prehospital settings. The objective of this project was to determine if sterility can be achieved using a commercially available pressure cooker.

Author(s):
Cook, Ross K ; Mcdaniel, J ; Pelaez, M ; Beltran, T A
Author Organization(s):
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD
Funding Organization(s):
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD, BETHESDA , MD
Document Type:
Technical Report/Master's Thesis
Publication Date:
2020 Jun 05
Pagination:
9

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
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Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
health care, health services, medical personnel, hepatitis, data analysis, environment, health, spores, stainless steel, sterilization, supply chain, autoclaves, barometric pressure, food safety, health care facilities, humidity, integrators
Keyword(s):
pressure cooker
Subject Categories:
Biological and Medical Sciences; Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering
Creation Date:
2022 Oct 18
Update Date:
2022 Dec 21