Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Electrocautery Smoke during Peritonectomy Procedures
Joint Authors
Näslund Andréasson, Sara
Sahlberg, Bo
Mahteme, Haile
Anundi, Helena
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
This study identified and quantified polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in electrocautery smoke during 40 peritonectomy procedures and investigated any correlations and/or differences between levels of PAHs and perioperative variables.
Methods.
PAHs were measured in personal and stationary sampling by 40 mm Millipore cassettes, for adsorption of both gaseous and particle-bound PAHs.
Results.
All 16 USEPA priority pollutant PAHs were detected during peritonectomy procedures, naphthalene being the most abundant.
For the only two PAHs with Swedish occupational exposure limits (OELs), benzo[a]pyrene and naphthalene, limits were never exceeded.
Amount of bleeding was the only perioperative variable that correlated with levels of PAHs.
Conclusions.
Low levels of PAHs were detected in electrocautery smoke during peritonectomy procedures, and an increased amount of bleeding correlated with higher levels of PAHs.
For evaluation of long-term health effects, more studies are needed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Näslund Andréasson, Sara& Mahteme, Haile& Sahlberg, Bo& Anundi, Helena. 2012. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Electrocautery Smoke during Peritonectomy Procedures. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Näslund Andréasson, Sara…[et al.]. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Electrocautery Smoke during Peritonectomy Procedures. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Näslund Andréasson, Sara& Mahteme, Haile& Sahlberg, Bo& Anundi, Helena. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Electrocautery Smoke during Peritonectomy Procedures. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508950