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Schlegel, Ulf J., Sturm, Michael, Eysel, Peer and Breusch, Steffen J. (2010). Pre-Packed Vacuum Bone Cement Mixing Systems. A Further Step in Reducing Methylmethacrylate Exposure in Surgery. Ann. Occup. Hyg., 54 (8). S. 955 - 962. OXFORD: OXFORD UNIV PRESS. ISSN 0003-4878

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Abstract

Methods: A pre-packed vacuum mixing system (Optipac (R)) was compared with two standard systems (Palamix (R) and Easymix (R)) regarding MMA emission. The latter systems require loading with the bone cement compounds prior to mixing. Following a standardized procedure, 10 mixes were performed with each system and the emission of MMA vapours in the breathing zone was recorded using photoionization detection over a period of 3 min. Results: The mean MMA exposure was reduced when using the pre-packed system compared to the devices that require filling with the components. The highest emission peaks were recorded during the mixing and preparation steps in all systems. Conclusions: Modern pre-packed vacuum mixing systems further help to reduce the occupational hazards created by bone cement preparation. However, MMA fumes can still be detected using this technique. Although this is an important step in reducing MMA exposure in the operating theatre, further technical effort has to be taken to eliminate the continuous leakage of monomer from the devices while mixing and to minimize necessary manipulation for final delivery.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Schlegel, Ulf J. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Sturm, Michael UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Eysel, Peer UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Breusch, Steffen J. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-492861
DOI:	10.1093/annhyg/meq045
Journal or Publication Title:	Ann. Occup. Hyg.
Volume:	54
Number:	8
Page Range:	S. 955 - 962
Date:	2010
Publisher:	OXFORD UNIV PRESS
Place of Publication:	OXFORD
ISSN:	0003-4878
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language METHYL-METHACRYLATE; STRENGTH; POROSITY Multiple languages Public, Environmental & Occupational Health; Toxicology Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/49286