| Document ID (ISN) | 54006 |
| CIS number |
90-851 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0301-0023 - Journal of the Society of Occupational Medicine |
| Year |
1989 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Jachuck S.J., Bound C.L. |
| Title |
Occupational hazard in hospital staff exposed to 2 per cent glutaraldehyde in an endoscopy unit |
| Bibliographic information |
Summer 1989, Vol.39, No.2, p.69-71. 11 ref. |
| Abstract |
The occupational hazards associated with exposure to 2% glutaraldehyde have been assessed in medical and nursing staff working in an endoscopy unit. Eight of the 9 staff were affected and the clinical manifestations included watering of eyes, rhinitis, dermatitis, respiratory difficulties, nausea and headache. The atmospheric concentrations of glutaraldehyde were assessed and the effect on clinical manifestations is discussed. Glutaraldehyde is an irritant and sensitiser. Guidelines for those exposed to the compound are discussed to prevent, monitor and manage any health hazard. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
glutaraldehyde; exposure evaluation; hospitals; sensitization; health care personnel; endoscopy; nursing personnel |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
dangerous substances; migraine; allergic respiratory disorders; dermatitis; determination in air; allergic rhinitis |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Exposure evaluation
Aldehydes
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