Jachuck S J, Bound C L, Steel J, Blain P G
J Soc Occup Med. 1989 Summer;39(2):69-71. doi: 10.1093/occmed/39.2.69.
The occupational hazards associated with exposure to 2 per cent glutaraldehyde have been assessed in medical and nursing staff working in an endoscopy unit. Eight of the nine staff were affected and the clinical manifestations included watering of eyes, rhinitis, dermatitis, respiratory difficulties, nausea and headache. The atmospheric concentrations of glutaraldehyde were assessed and the effect on clinical manifestations is discussed. Glutaraldehyde is an irritant and sensitiser. Guidelines for those exposed to the compound are discussed to prevent, monitor and manage any health hazard.
已对在内镜检查科室工作的医护人员接触2%戊二醛所带来的职业危害进行了评估。九名工作人员中有八名受到影响，临床表现包括眼睛流泪、鼻炎、皮炎、呼吸困难、恶心和头痛。对戊二醛的大气浓度进行了评估，并讨论了其对临床表现的影响。戊二醛是一种刺激物和致敏剂。讨论了针对接触该化合物人员的指导方针，以预防、监测和管理任何健康危害。
