Safety in the use of anesthetic gases

Book : Safety in the use of anesthetic gases

Language : English

Library : Health-Safety-Environment

Publish Place : Germany

ISBN : 92-843-1148-9

ISSN : 1015-8022

Publish Date : April 2002

Publisher : The International Social Security Association (ISSA)

Book Type : Book

Book Number : 2613

INDEX

Contents
1. Adverse health effects of occupational exposure to anesthetic gases
1.1. Toxicology of anesthetic gases
1.2. Reproductive toxicology
1.3. Conclusions
2. Assessment of risks related to occupational exposure to anesthetic gases
2.1. Risk assessment approach
2.2. Risk assessment data: experience of the organizations represented in the Working group
3. Recommended protective measures in the use of anesthetic gases
3.1. Technical measures
3.2. Measures concerning anesthetic apparatus
3.3. Measures concerning procedures and individual behavior
3.4. Maintenance and checking of technical systems
3.5. Organizational measures
3.6. Specific recovery room aspects
3.7. Specific measures concerning pregnancy
3.8. Relationship between personnel health protection and patient safety
4. Recommendations for preventive medical surveillance