title: The usefulness of computer-controlled potentiometric stripping analysis for environmental water analysis in a combat-zone hospital.
abstract: Chemical water-quality determination is an essential element of deployed public health programs. Our experience in the former Republic of Yugoslavia included the use of a rather unique piece of equipment known as Tracelab (Radiometer Corporation, Copenhagen, Denmark). During the 6-month deployment, we were able to analyze on-site piped and bottled drinking water available in the host country, particularly focusing on its lead (Pb) content. Bottled water averaged 7 parts per billion Pb, whereas camp supply water was about 35 parts per billion Pb. Although no particular health-related problems occurred, we were able to provide important reassurances through on-site testing.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Navy Fleet Hospital 5, Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Pierce
mesh_terms: D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D006772:Hospitals, Military; D006801:Humans; D007854:Lead / Q000032:analysis; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000032:analysis*; D011199:Potentiometry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000032:analysis*; D014881:Water Supply; D015022:Yugoslavia
chemical_list: D019216:Metals, Heavy; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; D007854:Lead