| An anesthesia mask gas-scavenging system. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8295039 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The level of N2O contamination in the breathing zone of anesthesiologists was measured while they administered inhalation anesthesia by mask to five patients. A mask gas-scavenging attachment was used for 30 minutes and then removed while anesthesia continued for a further 30 minutes. The levels of N2O with and without the scavenging attachment were compared. Using the scavenging attachment, N2O contamination was reduced from greater than 150 ppm to less than 5 ppm, a level well below the 25 ppm limit recommended by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The scavenging device is a simple and effective way to reduce operating room contamination with N2O during delivery of anesthesia by mask. |
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Authors:
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A Schapera |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of occupational medicine. : official publication of the Industrial Medical Association Volume: 35 ISSN: 0096-1736 ISO Abbreviation: J Occup Med Publication Date: 1993 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-03-02 Completed Date: 1994-03-02 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502807 Medline TA: J Occup Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1138-41 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, San Francisco. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Air Pollutants, Occupational / adverse effects*, analysis Anesthesia, Inhalation / instrumentation* Equipment Design Female Gas Scavengers* Humans Male Middle Aged Nitrogen Dioxide* / adverse effects, analysis Occupational Diseases / prevention & control* Operating Rooms* Respiratory Protective Devices* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Air Pollutants, Occupational; 10102-44-0/Nitrogen Dioxide |
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