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HERO ID
1598267
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Investigation of phthalate release from tracheal tubes
Author(s)
Morton, WJ; Muller, CT; Goodwin, N; Wilkes, AR; Hall, JE
Year
2013
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Anaesthesia
ISSN:
0003-2409
EISSN:
1365-2044
Volume
68
Issue
4
Page Numbers
377-381
Language
English
PMID
23278306
DOI
10.1111/anae.12083
Web of Science Id
WOS:000316214300007
Abstract
Phthalates are chemicals used extensively in the manufacture of plastics for their desirable physical characteristics. In addition to enhancing the performance of plastics, phthalates have a number of undesirable effects, principally endocrine disruptor effects, that may have adverse effects on reproductive development and functioning. As a result, they have been banned from the manufacture of children's toys. Despite this, they continue to be used in the manufacture of medical devices, including anaesthetic equipment. This study aimed to assess phthalate release from five brands of tracheal tube. Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, we analysed phthalate concentrations from samples of ultra pure water in which tracheal tubes had been submerged. Phthalate concentration increased from 6.7 to 149 μg.l(-1) over a period of 4.8 days. Phthalate release from anaesthetic equipment has not previously been documented over short time periods and raises the possibility of iatrogenic endocrine disruption with routine anaesthesia.
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