Nutrient, waste management, and hygiene systems for chemical protective suits

Nutrient, waste management, and hygiene systems for chemical protective suits

Current United States military chemical protective ensembles do not provide for feeding, removing body wastes, or ensuring the hygiene of troops operating in a contaminated environment. As part of a nuclear-biological-chemical life support demonstration program, systems were developed to provide the...

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Published in:Military medicine Vol. 156; no. 5; p. 211
Main Authors: Cardello, A V, Darsch, G, Fitzgerald, C, Gleason, S D, Teixeira, R
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England 01-05-1991
Subjects:
Chemical Warfare
Defecation
Eating
Equipment Design
Humans
Hygiene
Life Support Systems
Military Personnel
Protective Clothing
Urination
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Summary:Current United States military chemical protective ensembles do not provide for feeding, removing body wastes, or ensuring the hygiene of troops operating in a contaminated environment. As part of a nuclear-biological-chemical life support demonstration program, systems were developed to provide these capabilities. The nutrient system consisted of foods packaged in tube dispensers and a delivery system compatible with North Atlantic Treaty Organization respirators. The waste management/hygiene systems consisted of waste collection and hygiene items incorporated into a retractable-arm suit design with integrated airlock. A field demonstration of the systems resulted in successful use by armored vehicle personnel, high, positive user feedback, and only minor functional problems.
ISSN:0026-4075
DOI:10.1093/milmed/156.5.211