Trace concentrations of halothane in human breast milk.
Halothane concentrations of 2 p.p.m. have been found in the breast milk of a lactating, practising anaesthetist. This concentration was consistent with the operating theatre environment. The authors fell that, in spite of the limited scope of the study, this is an additional reason for the elimination of waste anaesthetic agents from the operating theatre.
D000388:Air / Q000032:analysis; D000397:Air Pollution; D005260:Female; D005410:Flame Ionization; D006221:Halothane / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007774:Lactation; D008895:Milk, Human / Q000032:analysis*; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000592:standards; D011247:Pregnancy
D006221:Halothane