In 1991, one SaniCom System was introduced to the Mobara Fire Station, in order to sterilise its ambulance. Initially, the system was often used, but its usage was changed after a high-tech ambulance car came to the fire station.

Advantages and Disadvantages of the System

The new high-tech ambulance car carries computers and many precision machines for its patients. As SaniCom deploys the KX-1 chemicals in 10 micron particles, it can be far more effective against bacteria. However, such small particles harm such high-tech machines in ambulances. "When we want to use this system, we must cover those precision equipment with a vinyl sheet, so we cannot use the system for the new ambulance car so often," said an Emergency Medical Technician.

After introducing a new ambulance, the system is regularly used only once a month, and they sterilise with their hands as before. Now, the most important use of the system is sterilising the ambulance after conveying a patient who has a possibility to suffer from a serious infection. In this case, it is necessary to disinfect completely, and SaniCom System can work well for the purpose.