Arctic Dry Decontamination for Litter Bound Radiological Casualties

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center 

Medical and decontamination response options to radiological contamination in extreme cold environments are constrained by the impracticality of water-based decontamination. This study evaluates dry, air-based decontamination methods for litter-bound patients, focusing on reducing airborne exposure during patient disrobing. Findings provide practical guidance for protecting medical responders during arctic and austere operations

J. Slagley, AFIT/ENV, Dayton Ohio, USA
J. Skipper, AFIT/ENV, Dayton Ohio, USA
C. Dugan, AFIT/ENV, Dayton Ohio, USA
T. White, AFIT/ENV, Dayton Ohio, USA 

This work was completed through the support of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing Force Health Protection Branch under project # AFIT 2024-116R2. Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this poster are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. This material is declared a work of the U.S. Government and is not subject to copyright protection in the Unites States. 

Aerosol and airborne particulate monitoring

Emergency preparedness and response

Radiation protection and monitoring

Risk assessment and management