Publications by authors named "Ross Mullinax"

Background: Maritime activities have been associated with unique dangers to civilian and military sailors. We performed a retrospective cohort study analyzing injury mechanisms and clinical outcomes of casualties onboard US naval ships to determine common injury mechanisms, trends, and outcomes. We hypothesized there would be a downward trend of injuries and fatalities on US naval ships during the study period.

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Objectives: Develop and evaluate a pre-deployment sequestration (PDS) protocol to prevent SARS-CoV-2 cases on board the USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76).

Methods: The USS RONALD REAGAN includes a crew of approximately 3,000 Sailors and an embarked Air Wing of 2,000 personnel. The PDS was conducted in three waves of 14-day strict quarantines during the months of April and May 2020.

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is commonly used in asymptomatic screening testing, but is suboptimal for this purpose as it will identify many old persistent positives that are no longer infectious. This can result in placement of individuals that are not infectious to others into isolation. This results in substantial adverse impact to military manning and operations, without any benefit to public health.

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  • This medical case report details the first recorded occurrence of skin contamination by a uranyl nitrate solution that contains highly enriched uranium (HEU).
  • The report highlights the specific medical treatment protocols and management strategies required for such a case, as well as comprehensive internal dose assessment.
  • It also discusses the effects of HEU on body tissues, offers insights into uranium's characteristics, and provides resources for medical professionals handling radiological contamination cases.
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