Exposure to waste anesthetic gases is not a problem for perioperative members as long as they wear a mask in the OR
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
Even with a mask on in the OR, personnel still can inhale vapors that escape from a facemask on a patient and gases such as nitrous oxide can be retained anywhere from 7 to 64 hours after administration of the drug. Health hazards from chronic exposure to anesthetic gas are spontaneous abortion and congenital abnormalities and neuropathy.
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