AORN Journal
Volume 87, Issue 2 , Pages 301-312, February 2008

Pursuing Cleanliness in a Field Surgical Environment

  • Kevin Stevenson, RN, LCDR, NC, USN

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    • Kevin Stevenson, RN, LCDR, NC, USN, is a staff nurse at Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA.
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  • Charles Cather, RN, CNOR, LCDR, NC, USN

      Affiliations

    • Charles Cather, RN, CNOR, LCDR, NC, USN, is a division officer of the ambulatory procedure unit, postanesthesia care unit, and endoscopy suite at Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA.

ABSTRACT 

PERIOPERATIVE MILITARY NURSES often are faced with the challenge of providing a clean surgical milieu in environments that are decidedly hostile to cleanliness.

THE COMBINATION of temperature extremes, blowing sand, dirt, mud, infection vectors, and the nature of battlefield wounds thwart the best intentions of maintaining cleanliness.

MITIGATING THESE PROBLEMS requires setting priorities, teamwork, a rigorous daily regimen of cleaning, and a willingness to make improvements as opportunities become available.

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 Editor's note: The opinions or assertions contained in this article are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the US Navy Nurse Corps or the Department of Defense.

PII: S0001-2092(07)00694-1

doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2007.10.013

AORN Journal
Volume 87, Issue 2 , Pages 301-312, February 2008

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