STUDY ON CONCENTRATION OF FORMALDEHYDE EVAPORATIONS IN THE SPACE OF DIFFERENT WARDS IN PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENTAL HOSPITALS OF SARI TOWNSHIP 2001-2002

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ALI ZADEH A.; ZARGHARI R.; GOLBABAEI F.; MOHAMMADPOUR TAHAMTAN R.A.

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Journal: JOURNAL OF MAZANDARAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES Year:2003 | Volume:13 | Issue:38 Page(s): 20-26

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STUDY ON CONCENTRATION OF FORMALDEHYDE EVAPORATIONS IN THE SPACE OF DIFFERENT WARDS IN PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENTAL HOSPITALS OF SARI TOWNSHIP 2001-2002

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ALI ZADEH A. | ZARGHARI R. | GOLBABAEI F. | MOHAMMADPOUR TAHAMTAN R.A. | Issue Writer Certificate

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AIRPOLLUTIONQ2

RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONSQ4

Abstract

Background and purpose: Formaldehyde is colorless gaseous material with strong and irritant odour. It is mainly used as a disinfectant agent in medical and health Service centers, and according to reported data, there is high rate of exposure to this material. Its acute and chronic effects such as, irritation on skin, eyes and respiratory system has been reported. There are data indicating its pulmonary carcinogenic properties in laboratory animals. Long term inhalation of formaldehyde is efficiently threathening and causes reduction in repiratory capacity. Considering the sensitivity and hygienic aspects of exposure in hospital wards, this study was performed.Materials and methods: NIOSH-3500 method was selected for this study. With the help of personal sampler pump connected to impenger, containing absorbant solution sample. Collection was done. Assay was done with the help of DR-2000 spectrophotometer. Also questionnaire containing question about response of individuals exposed to gas was prepared and given to the individuals under study.Results: The mean concentration of formaldehyde in governmental pathologic laboratories and operation room was 0.62±o.44 and 0.40±0.05 ppm respectively which are higher compared to the private hospitals 0.44±0.26 and 0.29±0.12 ppm. The highest rate of pollutant was observed in governmental pathologic laboratories and the less in private hospitals pediatrics ward, CCU and ICU of governmental hospitals.Conclusion: Results of this study indicated that, the mean concentration of formaldehyde in the pathalogic laboratory and operation room is higher than the recommended standard level of 0.3 ppm. The obtained results from analysing of the data indicated that, those exposed to formaldehyde have problems of caughing and burning, itching of throat and nose. There is significant statistical differance between private and governmental hospitals. In order to improve the health of working staff and prevent formaldehyde hazardous, dicisions to improve the hygienic condition, specially in pathologic laboratories which are exposed to pollutant air is recommended.

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ALI ZADEH, A., ZARGHARI, R., GOLBABAEI, F., & MOHAMMADPOUR TAHAMTAN, R.A.. (2003). STUDY ON CONCENTRATION OF FORMALDEHYDE EVAPORATIONS IN THE SPACE OF DIFFERENT WARDS IN PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENTAL HOSPITALS OF SARI TOWNSHIP 2001-2002. JOURNAL OF MAZANDARAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, 13(38), 20-26. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/44765/en

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ALI ZADEH A., ZARGHARI R., GOLBABAEI F., MOHAMMADPOUR TAHAMTAN R.A.. STUDY ON CONCENTRATION OF FORMALDEHYDE EVAPORATIONS IN THE SPACE OF DIFFERENT WARDS IN PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENTAL HOSPITALS OF SARI TOWNSHIP 2001-2002. JOURNAL OF MAZANDARAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES[Internet]. 2003;13(38):20-26. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/44765/en

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A. ALI ZADEH, R. ZARGHARI, F. GOLBABAEI, and R.A. MOHAMMADPOUR TAHAMTAN, “STUDY ON CONCENTRATION OF FORMALDEHYDE EVAPORATIONS IN THE SPACE OF DIFFERENT WARDS IN PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENTAL HOSPITALS OF SARI TOWNSHIP 2001-2002,” JOURNAL OF MAZANDARAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol. 13, no. 38, pp. 20–26, 2003, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/44765/en

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