GlutaraldehydeA Potential Health Risk to Nurses
作者:
MARY NEWMAN,
JOHN KACHUBA,
期刊:
Gastroenterology Nursing
(OVID Available online 1992)
卷期:
Volume 14,
issue 6
页码: 296-301
ISSN:1042-895X
年代: 1992
出版商: OVID
数据来源: OVID
摘要:
This article discusses the potential toxicity of glutaraldehyde, a chemical commonly used in endoscopy units. The literature review cites adverse health effects experienced by workers exposed to glutaraldehyde. The sampling methodology for glutaraldehyde relative to the Occupational Safety and Health standard for glutaraldehyde is presented. Air monitoring should be performed to assess employee exposure to airborne glutaraldehyde in endoscopy departments. Recommendations for reducing exposure to glutaraldehyde in endoscopy units are included.
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