Although very small amounts of NO₂ are present at the bedside,which health care workers need to exert special precautions to minimize exposure to NO₂?

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At first,scavenging was advocated to reduce the possible harmful inhalation of nitrogen dioxide by other personnel in the vicinity.Studies have shown this to be unnecessary because of the relatively small amounts of NO₂ present at the bedside.Modern hospitals have adequate room air exchange rates,and the chance of NO or NO₂ accumulation is remote.A possible caveat involves interfacility transport.Pressurized aircraft may not allow an adequate cabin air exchange rate to ensure safety.The aircraft crew must be made aware of this so that proper measures are taken to reduce this risk.

Although Very Small Amounts of NO₂ Are Present at the Bedside,which