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Skin antisepsis during steady-state hyperbaric exposure and subsequent decompression.

G Nichols, R F Goad, B Page

    Undersea Biomedical Research
    |June 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Human skin disinfection is feasible during saturation diving. This study shows hyperbaric chamber occupants' skin can be sterilized for medical procedures under pressure, ensuring safety.

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    Area of Science:

    • Diving Medicine
    • Hyperbaric Physiology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Human skin harbors bacteria, posing risks in confined hyperbaric environments.
    • Maintaining sterile conditions is crucial for medical procedures during saturation dives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the feasibility of human skin disinfection during saturation diving.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of skin sterilization for potential medical interventions under pressure.

    Main Methods:

    • A custom container for bacteriological sampling pads was utilized.
    • Skin samples were collected pre- and post-cleansing over six days during a saturation dive.
    • Colony counting and typing were performed on collected samples.

    Main Results:

    • Effective sterilization of hyperbaric chamber occupants' skin was demonstrated.
    • Bacterial flora changes within the chamber interior during the trial were also surveyed.

    Conclusions:

    • Human skin disinfection is achievable during saturation or steady-state diving.
    • This technique supports the possibility of performing anesthetic or surgical procedures under pressure.

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