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The UK: Chemicals Put Nurses at Risk.

Source :
International Nursing Review; Jan/Feb93, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p5-5, 1/4p
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Reports on the health risks associated with the use of the sterilizing chemical, glutaraldehyde by nurses in Great Britain. Use of the chemical in endoscopy units, theatres and x-ray departments; Lack of proper safety measures in the use of the chemicals; Health problems for nurses.

Subjects

Subjects :
NURSES
INDUSTRIAL hygiene
WORK environment
SANITATION
CHEMICAL safety

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00208132
Volume :
40
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Nursing Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
13036898

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