title: Contact and chemical sensitivities in the hospital environment.
abstract: As surgeons, otolaryngologists tend to most be interested in operative procedures and leave the hospital environment to the care of administrators and the nursing staff. Given the dangers that are present, it would seem prudent to spend some time considering the agents that used in patient care and in operating suites, to minimize the risk to patients and co-workers.
authors.forename: Kim E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Pershall
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects; D005740:Gases / Q000009:adverse effects; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients; D018777:Multiple Chemical Sensitivity / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D012307:Risk Factors; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects; D014118:Toxins, Biological / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D005740:Gases; D012997:Solvents; D014118:Toxins, Biological