One hospital's experience with EtO diffusional monitors.
With the advent of the new OSHA standard for ethylene oxide, many hospitals are looking for economical and reliable ways to monitor personnel exposure. In describing the experience of one hospital which has used personal badge monitors on a regular basis, this article addresses the concerns that arise from the use of this type of monitor in the sterile processing department.
D002495:Central Supply, Hospital; D005027:Ethylene Oxide / Q000592:standards*; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006801:Humans; D008396:Maryland; D011482:Protective Devices