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Anaesthetic Gas Exposure Testing

Anaesthetic Gas Exposure Testing

Sysco can assist in your compliance with the COSHH regulations by devising and undertaking workplace air monitoring surveys to measure the exposures of anaesthetic gases in your surgery whether it be a hospital, dental, or veterinary based. To fully understand the risk to the health of your employees, it is necessary to carry out personal sampling for nitrous oxide and other harmful gases caused by anaesthetic gases. All assessments are undertaken following the “Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002”.

We employ the latest monitoring and data logging technology to identify potential leakages within the anaesthetic gas delivery systems. We combine onsite analytical software along with a passive monitoring system to evaluate the potential exposure to the surgical teams and identify risks before they can develop into potentially hazardous situations.

Dental surgery

Anaesthetic gases are used to block the sensation of pain allowing the patient to undergo surgical or other procedures without any distress. There are several different types of anaesthetics:

  • General
  • Inhaled
  • Injected
  • Regional

Of particular concern in healthcare, the workplace is exposed to anaesthetic gases from causes involving dosing technique, equipment leaks or failures, and waste anaesthetic gases. Due to the high risk of workplace exposure, monitoring programs are required by law to be within the UK guidelines to protect workers. The most widely used anaesthetic are halogenated ethers such as enflurane, halothane, isoflurane, and desflurane coupled with nitrous oxide.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide is an anaesthetic in dentistry and surgical operations, commonly referred to as laughing gas. Occupational exposure from inhalation can result in neurotoxic effects, also decrease the mental performance and audiovisual dexterity which can be extremely dangerous when undertaking delicate work in surgeries.

Exposure to Nitrous Oxide can cause

  • Headaches
  • Drowsiness
  • Difficulties with judgement and coordination

Enflurane, Halothane, Isoflurane, and Desflurane

All these drugs are for inhalation of general anaesthetic either introducing or maintaining. These are delivered from a vapouriser during anesthesia and the dose is individualised for each patient. The side effects vary from the different versions which are listed below

Enflurane:

  • Hypotension
  • Shivering
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Halothane (Fluothane):

  • Abnormal heart rhythm
  • Decreased lung function
  • Decreased oxygen in the blood
  • kidney damage
  • problems with circulation
  • Jaundice

Isoflurane:

  • Respiratory depression
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Ileus
  • Hypotension

Desflurane

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Cough
  • Slow/Fast heart rate
  • Increased salivation

 

Get in touch today for an Anaesthetic Gas Exposure test quote!

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Joan Foaster
Joan Foaster
2020-11-16
Absolutely brilliant service. Ordered a vibration survey and they were polite and helpful when on site. Report was a little late.
Tristan Chidley
Tristan Chidley
2020-11-16
A very friendly company that executed their duties during a very positive and professional manner. They arrived on site on time, we had a small issue our side of the business which potentially was getting to slow the method up and make extra work but Sysco Environmental went above and beyond to completed the works on time and when the invoice arrived the prices quoted was what appeared on Invoice. I would not hesitate to recommend this company, excellent work ethics.
Mickey Chavez
Mickey Chavez
2020-11-13
Had an issue with a test kit, Sysco was so welcoming on the phone and helpful, helped me understand the different test kits as well as what suits me best.
Chris Jordan
Chris Jordan
2020-11-13
Needed an assessment regarding exposure to welding fumes. Sysco came and carried this out in a timely manner. Report was quick to be produced and was very high quality. Very impressed, I personally will be using Sysco again.
Aline Waymire
Aline Waymire
2020-11-13
Carried out an Anaesthetic gas exposure test in our veterinary. Carried out smoothly and quickly, informative and we gained our certification/report by the following week.
Sara Elamin
Sara Elamin
2020-11-13
Really warm company to deal with on the phone and in person, enjoyed working with Sysco for our last Lead survey. Quick turn around.
Smith
Smith
2020-11-13
Needed an emergency survey. Sysco responded extremely quickly, booked me in the nearest slot, and carried out the survey the same week. Report came a week after. Extremely impressive and professional.
oliver Benjamin
oliver Benjamin
2020-11-13
Ordered an Air filtration test, Sysco came out in a fast manner, carried out the test whilst explaining what they are doing, report was sent over the following week.

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