Staff exposure to anaesthetic gases in theatre and non theatre areas

Authors
Henderson, KA Matthews, IP
Citation
Ka. Henderson et Ip. Matthews, Staff exposure to anaesthetic gases in theatre and non theatre areas, EUR J ANAES, 17(3), 2000, pp. 149-151
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY
ISSN journal
02650215 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
149 - 151
Database
ISI
SICI code
0265-0215(200003)17:3<149:SETAGI>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Environmental monitoring of anaesthetic gases was carried out in theatre ar eas in eight hospitals as well as in Delivery suites, radiology, radiothera py and Dental suites. High staff exposures occurred in nontheatre areas alt hough exposures in theatres were generally satisfactory. Environmental cont rol measures are required where staff exposures exceed legal standards.