Arch Dermatol
 2007
DOI: 10.1001/archderm.143.5.670-a
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Ortho-Phthalaldehyde Causing Facial Stains After Cystoscopy

Farah Abdulla1
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“…In human medicine, OPA high-level disinfection has been associated with anaphylactic reactions following several procedures, including laryngoscopy, 67,68 cystoscopy, 69–71 and colonoscopy, and also with chemical burns, 72,73 and perioral and face staining. 74,75 It is important to note that this could be attributed to the adsorption of OPA to the equipment materials, which makes this biocide impossible to rinse. 76 No similar report was found in veterinary medicine, which could be justified by the fact that endoscopy is not performed as frequently in this area.…”
Section: Main Types Of Biocides Applied In Human and Veterinary Hospi...mentioning
confidence: 99%
Exaggerated anticipatory anxiety is common in social anxiety disorder (SAD). Neuroimaging studies have revealed altered neural activity in response to social stimuli in SAD, but fewer studies have examined neural activity during anticipation of feared social stimuli in SAD. The current study examined the time course and magnitude of activity in threat processing brain regions during speech anticipation in socially anxious individuals and healthy controls (HC). Method Participants (SAD n = 58; HC n = 16) underwent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) during which they completed a 90s control anticipation task and 90s speech anticipation task.
“…In human medicine, OPA high-level disinfection has been associated with anaphylactic reactions following several procedures, including laryngoscopy, 67,68 cystoscopy, 69–71 and colonoscopy, and also with chemical burns, 72,73 and perioral and face staining. 74,75 It is important to note that this could be attributed to the adsorption of OPA to the equipment materials, which makes this biocide impossible to rinse. 76 No similar report was found in veterinary medicine, which could be justified by the fact that endoscopy is not performed as frequently in this area.…”
Section: Main Types Of Biocides Applied In Human and Veterinary Hospi...mentioning
confidence: 99%
Exaggerated anticipatory anxiety is common in social anxiety disorder (SAD). Neuroimaging studies have revealed altered neural activity in response to social stimuli in SAD, but fewer studies have examined neural activity during anticipation of feared social stimuli in SAD. The current study examined the time course and magnitude of activity in threat processing brain regions during speech anticipation in socially anxious individuals and healthy controls (HC). Method Participants (SAD n = 58; HC n = 16) underwent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) during which they completed a 90s control anticipation task and 90s speech anticipation task.
“…In a study investigating adverse health effects in 70 healthcare workers in hospital endoscopy units using o-phthalaldehyde, 17 workers were diagnosed with contact dermatitis, occupational asthma, or eye irritation 34 . A urology resident developed facial discoloration after a cystoscopy performed using o-phthalaldehyde-disinfected instruments 35 . In contrast to these reports, the Health Hazard Evaluation Program run by the CDC and NIOSH did not find any significant evidence of skin irritation, skin discoloration, or symptoms of unusual shortness of breath in 74 o-phthalaldehyde-exposed workers when evaluated postshift for symptoms and compared to the non-o-phthalaldehyde exposed group of workers 16 .…”
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confidence: 99%
Exaggerated anticipatory anxiety is common in social anxiety disorder (SAD). Neuroimaging studies have revealed altered neural activity in response to social stimuli in SAD, but fewer studies have examined neural activity during anticipation of feared social stimuli in SAD. The current study examined the time course and magnitude of activity in threat processing brain regions during speech anticipation in socially anxious individuals and healthy controls (HC). Method Participants (SAD n = 58; HC n = 16) underwent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) during which they completed a 90s control anticipation task and 90s speech anticipation task.
“…As these disinfectants are frequently used during endoscopic procedures, there have been reports on the adverse effects of their residues, especially with OPA, since it causes discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, irritation, anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions Abdulla and Adams, 2007;Arrandale et al, 2012;Cooper et al, 2008;Miyajima et al, 2010;Suzukawa et al, 2007;Venticinque et al, 2003 . These …”
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Exaggerated anticipatory anxiety is common in social anxiety disorder (SAD). Neuroimaging studies have revealed altered neural activity in response to social stimuli in SAD, but fewer studies have examined neural activity during anticipation of feared social stimuli in SAD. The current study examined the time course and magnitude of activity in threat processing brain regions during speech anticipation in socially anxious individuals and healthy controls (HC). Method Participants (SAD n = 58; HC n = 16) underwent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) during which they completed a 90s control anticipation task and 90s speech anticipation task.
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