International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

The most recent articles from: January 2000

  • Int J Occup Med Environ Health · Jan 2000

    Concentrations of anaesthetic gases in hospital operating theatres.

    Occupational exposure to anaesthetic gases (halothane, forane and nitrous oxide) was assessed in hospitals located in Lódź and its satellite towns. Individual dosimetry and stationary sampling methods were employed. ⋯ As Polish hygiene standards for forane and nitrous oxide are no available, the concentration values were compared with Swedish and German OELs. The comparison revealed that forane concentrations did not exceed Swedish OEL but nitrous oxide did exceed German maximum allowable levels.

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