Phalen R F, Mannix R C, Drew R T
Environ Health Perspect. 1984 Jun;56:23-34. doi: 10.1289/ehp.845623.
Modern man is being confronted with an ever-increasing inventory of potentially toxic airborne substances. Exposures to these atmospheric contaminants occur in residential and commercial settings, as well as in the workplace. In order to study the toxicity of such materials, a special technology relating to inhalation exposure systems has evolved. The purpose of this paper is to provide a description of the techniques which are used in exposing laboratory subjects to airborne particles and gases. The various modes of inhalation exposure (whole body, head only, nose or mouth only, etc.) are described at length, including the advantages and disadvantages inherent to each mode. Numerous literature citations are included for further reading. Among the topics briefly discussed are the selection of appropriate animal species for toxicological testing, and the types of inhalation studies performed (acute, chronic, etc.).
现代人正面临着越来越多潜在有毒空气传播物质。接触这些大气污染物的情况发生在住宅、商业场所及工作场所。为了研究此类物质的毒性,一种与吸入暴露系统相关的特殊技术应运而生。本文旨在描述用于使实验室对象接触空气传播颗粒和气体的技术。详细介绍了各种吸入暴露模式(全身、仅头部、仅鼻子或嘴巴等),包括每种模式固有的优缺点。文中包含大量文献引用以供进一步阅读。简要讨论的主题包括毒理学测试中合适动物物种的选择以及所进行的吸入研究类型(急性、慢性等)。