Waste anesthetic gases are small amounts of gases that may leak either from the patient's anesthetic breathing circuit into the OR air while anesthesia is being administered or from exhalation of the patient during recovery.Both mechanisms of exposure create risks for OR personnel.What is an effect of short-term exposure for the healthcare worker?

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Short-term exposure causes lethargy and fatigue.Long-term exposure may be linked to spontaneous abortion,congenital abnormalities,infertility,premature births,cancer,and renal and hepatic disease.Today,perioperative staff members are exposed to trace amounts of waste anesthetic gas,and although this exposure cannot be eliminated,it can be controlled.

Waste Anesthetic Gases Are Small Amounts of Gases That May