title: [Halothane concentrations in the atmosphere of a paediatric operating theatre (author's transl)].
abstract: Determinations were made of the halothane concentrations in the air of a paediatric operating theatre during operations. They averaged 5-30 p.p.m. with peaks of 50-70 p.p.m. during induction. The inhalation of halothane vapour was confirmed by demonstrating bromine metabolites in the urine of the operating room personnel. The risk attendant on chronic exposure to halothane vapour should be prevented by the installation of suitable systems for the removal of excess anaesthetic vapours.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000397:Air Pollution / Q000032:analysis*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006221:Halothane / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D009873:Operating Rooms; D013997:Time Factors; D014835:Volatilization
chemical_list: D006221:Halothane
vernacular_title: Residual-Halothan in einem pädiatrischen Operationssaal