Inhalation anesthetics, anticancer drugs and sterilants as chemical hazards in hospitals.

Vainio, Harri

doi:10.5271/sjweh.2483

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“…2 Nurses are potentially exposed to several suspected reproductive hazards, including anesthetic gases, antineoplastic (chemotherapy) drugs, antiviral drugs, sterilizing agents (disinfectants), and X-rays (ionizing radiation). [3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Though the nursing profession is a critical component of the health care system, the effect of commonly encountered occupational exposures on reproductive health remains unclear within this predominantly female occupation.…”

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Occupational exposures among nurses and risk of spontaneous abortion

Lawson

Rocheleau

Whelan

et al. 2012

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Objective-We investigated self-reported occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs, anesthetic gases, antiviral drugs, sterilizing agents (disinfectants), and X-rays and the risk of spontaneous abortion in U.S. nurses.Study Design-Pregnancy outcome and occupational exposures were collected retrospectively from 8,461 participants of the Nurses' Health Study II. Of these, 7,482 were eligible for analysis using logistic regression.Results-Participants reported 6,707 live births, and 775 (10%) spontaneous abortions (<20 weeks). After adjusting for age, parity, shift work, and hours worked, antineoplastic drug exposure was associated with a 2-fold increased risk of spontaneous abortion, particularly with early spontaneous abortion before the 12 th week, and 3.5-fold increased risk among nulliparous women. Publisher's Disclaimer: This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final citable form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. Exposure to sterilizing agents was associated with a 2-fold increased risk of late spontaneous abortion (12-20 weeks), but not with early spontaneous abortion. HHS Public AccessConclusion-This study suggests that certain occupational exposures common to nurses are related to risks of spontaneous abortion.

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confidence: 99%

Occupational exposures among nurses and risk of spontaneous abortion

Lawson

Rocheleau

Whelan

et al. 2012

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

166

106

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Sammelkapitel MAK‐Werte und Schwangerschaft [MAK Value Documentation in German language, 1989]

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The MAK‐Collection for Occupational Health and Safety

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Diethylether [MAK Value Documentation in German language, 2007]

2012

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Veröffentlicht in der Reihe Gesundheitsschädliche Arbeitsstoffe , 43. Lieferung, Ausgabe 2007 Der Artikel enthält folgende Kapitel: Entwicklungstoxizität Erfahrungen beim Menschen Tierexperimentelle Befunde Bewertung

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Inhalation anesthetics, anticancer drugs and sterilants as chemical hazards in hospitals.

Cited by 18 publications

References 53 publications

Occupational exposures among nurses and risk of spontaneous abortion

Occupational exposures among nurses and risk of spontaneous abortion

Sammelkapitel MAK‐Werte und Schwangerschaft [MAK Value Documentation in German language, 1989]

Diethylether [MAK Value Documentation in German language, 2007]

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