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R E Glenn

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Evaluation of a passive dosimeter for collection of 2-bromo-2-chloro-1, 1, 1-trifluoroethane and 2-chloro-1, 1, 2-trifluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether in hospital operating rooms.

Operationally, passive dosimeters are ideally suited for monitoring organic vapors in hospital operating rooms as they are compact, lightweight and do not require tubing or pumps. In this study, a recently developed passive diffusion sampler was used to collect 2-bromo-2-chloro-1, 1, 1-trifluoroethane (Halothane) and 2-chloro-1, 1, 2-trifluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether (Enflurane) in standard air mixtures over the range of 0.2-10 ppm. Additionally, exposures to known concentrations were conducted for various lengths of time. A side-by-side comparison of charcoal tubes (CT) and passive dosimeter collection characteristics were made on known air mixtures and samples collected in operating rooms. The material adsorbed on charcoal from dosimeters and CT was desorbed with carbon disulfide and quantified using gas-liquid chromatography. The overall efficiency of the dosimeters along with quality control data are presented.

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Eliminating office architectural barriers to dental care of the elderly and handicapped.

Methods by which the most common architectural barriers to dental care for the elderly and handicapped can be overcome are described. Some physiological and medical conditions that necessitate special provisions in location and design of the office management of patients have been described. The consequences of accessibility have been discussed and suggestions for management of elderly and handicapped patients are presented.

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