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A Disinfectant Fogger for Ambulances or other EMS Vehicles

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Why Ambulances & EMS Vehicles Need Professional Disinfectant Fogging

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles face unique disinfection challenges due to frequent patient contact, complex medical equipment, and the need for rapid turnover between emergency calls. Patient transport vehicles require comprehensive disinfection solutions that can address all hard, non-porous surfaces, including areas beyond the reach of conventional cleaning methods.

Professional disinfectant fogging with EPA-registered HaloMist provides uniform coverage throughout ambulance patient compartments, ensuring comprehensive disinfection of all hard, non-porous surfaces within these critical emergency medical environments.

Research Shows Pathogen Presence in Ambulances

A Chicago-area study found Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in 69% of ambulances tested, with 77% showing antibiotic resistance. This research demonstrates the critical need for effective disinfection in patient transport vehicles.

Unique Disinfectant Fogging Challenges in EMS Vehicles

Ambulances and emergency medical service vehicles present distinct challenges that require specialized disinfection approaches:

Frequently Touched Surfaces in Patient Compartments

Stretchers, railings, medical equipment control panels, door handles, radios, and keyboards require disinfection between every patient encounter.

Complex Medical Equipment

Monitors, defibrillators, laryngoscope blades, blood pressure cuffs, and stethoscopes contain hard-to-reach surfaces that conventional cleaning cannot adequately address.

Driver Compartment Contamination

Steering wheels, light switches, gear shifts, and dashboard controls can become indirectly contaminated during patient care activities.

Rapid Vehicle Turnover Requirements

Emergency response demands limit opportunities for comprehensive manual disinfection between patient transports and emergency calls.

Patient Care Equipment Storage

Cabinets, shelves, and storage compartments house reusable medical devices that require thorough disinfection to prevent cross-contamination.

Environmental Surface Complexity

Work surfaces, floors, walls, ceilings, and waste containers within confined ambulance spaces create multiple potential contamination points.

Professional Disinfectant Fogging System for EMS Vehicles

HaloMistâ„¢ Ready-to-Use Surface and Fogging Disinfectant

EPA Registration Number: 84526-6

HaloMist is a broad-spectrum EPA-registered formulation of hydrogen peroxide and silver designed specifically for whole-room disinfection in emergency medical service environments. The system addresses the unique challenges of patient transport vehicles by providing uniform disinfectant coverage throughout sealed ambulance compartments.

EPA-Approved Pathogen Claims for Fogging Applications

  • Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) (ATCC #6538)
  • Clostridium difficile spores (C. diff) (ATCC #43598)
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC #15442)

Emerging Viral Pathogen Claims: This product qualifies for emerging viral pathogen claims per the EPA's guidance when used in accordance with directions for use against Clostridioides difficile. HaloMist meets criteria for claims against enveloped viruses, large non-enveloped viruses, and small non-enveloped viruses.

Why Choose HaloMist for Ambulance Disinfection?

Reaches All Medical Equipment Surfaces

Ensures uniform delivery throughout patient compartments, including areas beyond the reach of manual cleaning methods on complex EMS equipment and monitoring devices.

EPA-Registered for Ambulance Use

Specifically approved for use in ambulances and emergency vehicles as listed on the EPA-registered label.

No Equipment Damage Risk

Decomposes into water and oxygen with no residue, eliminating concerns about equipment corrosion or residue buildup on critical medical monitoring systems.

Operational Efficiency for EMS

Allows for comprehensive disinfection during station time or shift changes, minimizing disruption to emergency response capabilities and call readiness.

Comprehensive Compartment Coverage

Provides disinfection of all hard, non-porous surfaces within sealed patient care areas, including hard-to-reach areas like nooks and crannies around medical equipment.

Addresses Research-Identified Pathogens

Specifically targets Staphylococcus aureus bacteria identified in ambulance research studies, plus C. difficile spores commonly encountered in healthcare transport.

EPA-Approved Use Sites for Emergency Medical Services

HaloMist is EPA-registered for fogging applications in emergency medical service environments, including:

  • Ambulance
  • Emergency Vehicles
  • Emergency Rooms or ERs
  • Medical Facilities
  • Healthcare Settings or Facilities
  • Patient Areas
  • Transportation (public and private)
  • Public Facilities
  • Commercial Building
  • Restrooms
  • Public Restroom
  • Office Areas

Important: Use product only with HaloFogger dispensing device following detailed instructions provided in the HaloFogger User Manual. For use on hard, non-porous, non-food contact surfaces in sealed spaces and rooms located in ambulances and emergency medical service vehicles.

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