Neurological and emotional sequelae of exposure to ethylene oxide.
Subjects were 66 traumatic brain-injured (TBI) versus 22 neurotoxic-injured individuals (due to ethylene oxide - ETO). Among significant findings were higher cognitive functioning for the TBI group for FSIQ, VIQ and PIQ; elevated scores on MMPI scales 1, 2, 3 and 8 for both groups, and elevated anxiety scores on the MAACL for the ETO group relative to the TBI group. Results indicate a more severe impact of ETO exposure in the areas of intellectual functioning and anxiety.
Augusta Neuropsychology Center, Georgia, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005027:Ethylene Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
D004202:Disinfectants; D005027:Ethylene Oxide