RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Occupational exposure to inhaled anesthetic. Is it a concern for pregnant women?
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 2391
OP 2392
VO 46
IS 12
A1 S Shuhaiber
A1 G Koren
YR 2000
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/46/12/2391.abstract
AB QUESTION: Two of my pregnant patients are exposed to inhaled anesthetic on the job. One is an anesthetist, and the other is a veterinarian. They have both expressed concern about this exposure. How should I advise them? ANSWER: Occupational exposure to waste anesthetic gas is not associated with increased risk of major malformations. Risk of spontaneous abortion might be slightly increased, however. This risk can be reduced, if not eliminated, by good gas scavenging systems.