TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chronic Environmental Exposure to Inhalation Agents A1 - Hopkins, Amanda A1 - Berrigan, Michael J. A2 - Freeman, Brian S. A2 - Berger, Jeffrey S. Y1 - 2014 N1 - T2 - Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam AB - Anesthesiologists and other operating room (OR) personnel are chronically exposed to trace amounts of waste anesthetics gases, including nitrous oxide (N2O) and halogenated agents (halothane, isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane, etc) throughout their careers. Since the 1960s, various studies have implicated this chronic exposure as causing numerous adverse health effects, though no definitive link has been established. Though it has not been definitively proved that trace amounts of waste anesthetic gases are detrimental, it is nevertheless reasonable to be aware of possible effects and to take appropriate precautions to limit exposure. By remaining diligent of contamination sources and taking appropriate measures to minimize the concentrations of waste anesthetic gases, anesthesiologists can protect themselves and other OR personnel from potential harm. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102568228 ER -