title: Anesthetic waste gases in veterinary medicine: analysis of the problem and suggested guidelines for reducing personnel exposures.
abstract: Anesthetic waste gases are a concern to veterinarians and their personnel. Investigations have shown that many of the anesthetic units used in veterinary medicine have leaks that contribute to operating room contamination. Many others do not have appropriate scavanging attachments to remove escaping gases. Personnel were frequently observed carelessly using equipment or handling anesthetic agents in a manner contributing to excessive exposure. Proper maintenance of equipment and careful use of gaseous anesthetic agents can significantly reduce waste gas levels and exposure of personnel.
mesh_terms: D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000032:analysis*; D000397:Air Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000032:analysis*; D000818:Animals; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006801:Humans; D014691:Ventilation; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
chemical_list: D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D000777:Anesthetics